Reminisce
verb
To remember and think about the past, often with happiness.
Peter sat on the park bench, reminiscing about the good times he had spent with his friends as a child.
Often appears as...
- reminisce about
- reminisce on
verb
To talk or write in a fond way about past experiences or events.
The old man spent the afternoon reminiscing his childhood adventures to his eager grandchildren.
Often appears as...
- reminisce about past
- reminisce over old times
Usage tips
Literary,Colloquial
verb
To remember and think about the past, often with happiness.
Peter sat on the park bench, reminiscing about the good times he had spent with his friends as a child.
Often appears as...
- reminisce about
- reminisce on
verb
To talk or write in a fond way about past experiences or events.
The old man spent the afternoon reminiscing his childhood adventures to his eager grandchildren.
Often appears as...
- reminisce about past
- reminisce over old times
Usage tips
Literary,Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Nostalgia
Use 'reminisce' when sharing happy moments from the past, expressing warmth and fondness.
Grandma would often reminisce about her summer vacations at the lake.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Connection
'Reminisce' often shows a personal or emotional connection to the memories being discussed.
As we looked through the old photos, we couldn't help but reminisce.
Pro Tip 3/3Contemplative Mood
'Reminisce' suggests a thoughtful, reflective mood, maybe even leading to storytelling.
Around the campfire, we all started to reminisce about our childhood pranks.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Nostalgia
Use 'reminisce' when sharing happy moments from the past, expressing warmth and fondness.
Grandma would often reminisce about her summer vacations at the lake.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Connection
'Reminisce' often shows a personal or emotional connection to the memories being discussed.
As we looked through the old photos, we couldn't help but reminisce.
Pro Tip 3/3Contemplative Mood
'Reminisce' suggests a thoughtful, reflective mood, maybe even leading to storytelling.
Around the campfire, we all started to reminisce about our childhood pranks.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Nostalgia
Use 'reminisce' when sharing happy moments from the past, expressing warmth and fondness.
Grandma would often reminisce about her summer vacations at the lake.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Connection
'Reminisce' often shows a personal or emotional connection to the memories being discussed.
As we looked through the old photos, we couldn't help but reminisce.
Pro Tip 3/3Contemplative Mood
'Reminisce' suggests a thoughtful, reflective mood, maybe even leading to storytelling.
Around the campfire, we all started to reminisce about our childhood pranks.
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Video examples
All it takes is 10...
Not even sitting there reminiscing about the past or planning for the future. Simply doing nothing. I see a lot of very blank faces. You probably have to go a long way back. And this is an extraordinary thing, right? We're talking about our mind.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
down from the marsh your wee nose I remember a little pale lioness so yes there's lots to reminisce about some happy some sad but life carries on and I'm hoping that when you know in the light of the oldest lionesses death from
Video examples
All it takes is 10...
Not even sitting there reminiscing about the past or planning for the future. Simply doing nothing. I see a lot of very blank faces. You probably have to go a long way back. And this is an extraordinary thing, right? We're talking about our mind.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 368 PIPE...
down from the marsh your wee nose I remember a little pale lioness so yes there's lots to reminisce about some happy some sad but life carries on and I'm hoping that when you know in the light of the oldest lionesses death from
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
John Petrucci
American Musician
When you reminisce, you don't say, 'Remember that time you got sued by so-and-so?' No, you say, 'Remember when we played here and it was unbelievable, and we went out for that incredible meal and that funny thing happened?' Those are the important moments.
Quote examples
Donald Bren
American Businessman
I really don't think in the past. I sit down with many friends at dinner, and they like to talk about the good old days. I'm respectful of the good old days, but I find myself spending very little time reminiscing. I'm really looking forward.
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Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I suppose any person who's played somewhere for a certain amount of time and then has the opportunity to go back and just reminisce a little bit, maybe it holds a different feeling than some of the other places.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
It's great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.
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G-Dragon
South Korean Musician
Whatever I like, even after a long time, I still like it. And I reminisce about the moment when I first heard it. That's what I love. Just remembering those moments.
Quote examples
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
It keeps me humble just to know exactly where I came from and all the hard work I had to put in to be here. It feels good to reminisce about the past.
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Fred Durst
American Musician
When you reminisce aren't the times that someone's forcing you to reminisce. You reminisce other times in your life.
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Ricky Nelson
American Musician
To reminisce with my old friends, a chance to share some memories, and play our songs again.
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Oneohtrix Point Never
American Musician
I think nostalgia used purely for the sake of emotional reminiscing is extremely boring.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
I like to reminisce with people I don't know.
Quote examples
John Petrucci
American Musician
When you reminisce, you don't say, 'Remember that time you got sued by so-and-so?' No, you say, 'Remember when we played here and it was unbelievable, and we went out for that incredible meal and that funny thing happened?' Those are the important moments.
Quote examples
Donald Bren
American Businessman
I really don't think in the past. I sit down with many friends at dinner, and they like to talk about the good old days. I'm respectful of the good old days, but I find myself spending very little time reminiscing. I'm really looking forward.
Quote examples
Adam Vinatieri
American Athlete
I suppose any person who's played somewhere for a certain amount of time and then has the opportunity to go back and just reminisce a little bit, maybe it holds a different feeling than some of the other places.
Quote examples
George Foreman
American Boxer
It's great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.
Quote examples
G-Dragon
South Korean Musician
Whatever I like, even after a long time, I still like it. And I reminisce about the moment when I first heard it. That's what I love. Just remembering those moments.
Quote examples
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
American Athlete
It keeps me humble just to know exactly where I came from and all the hard work I had to put in to be here. It feels good to reminisce about the past.
Quote examples
Fred Durst
American Musician
When you reminisce aren't the times that someone's forcing you to reminisce. You reminisce other times in your life.
Quote examples
Ricky Nelson
American Musician
To reminisce with my old friends, a chance to share some memories, and play our songs again.
Quote examples
Oneohtrix Point Never
American Musician
I think nostalgia used purely for the sake of emotional reminiscing is extremely boring.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
I like to reminisce with people I don't know.
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