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Reminiscent

usgb/ˌremɪˈnɪsnt/Volume
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Memory TriggerPlay
Use 'reminiscent' when something triggers a memory or a feeling from the past. SlideThe smell of the ocean was reminiscent of her childhood summers at the beach.
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Sense of NostalgiaPlay
'Reminiscent' often carries a nostalgic tone, suggesting pleasant memories. SlideListening to that song is reminiscent of our high school graduation.
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Not IdenticalPlay
Something reminiscent is not exact but shares enough qualities to remind you of something else. SlideThis town is reminiscent of my hometown, but it's not quite the same.