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reminisant

 

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Reminiscent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Tending to remind one of something else; evocative; suggestive.

Sense 1: Bringing back memories or thoughts of past experiences.

Example Sentence 1: The old photographs were reminiscent of the beautiful moments we shared together.

Example Sentence 2: The smell of freshly baked cookies was reminiscent of my grandmother's kitchen.

Sense 2: Characterized by similarities or resemblances.

Example Sentence 1: The movie's plot was reminiscent of a classic Hitchcock thriller.

Example Sentence 2: The building's architecture was reminiscent of the Renaissance period.

Local Usage: In some regions, "reminiscent" may colloquially be used to describe something intensely nostalgic or sentimentally evocative.

Example Sentence: The old jukebox in the local diner was reminiscent of the good ol' days, bringing tears to the eyes of the regular customers.


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