
Reminiscent
Memory Trigger
Use 'reminiscent' when something triggers a memory or a feeling from the past.

The smell of the ocean was reminiscent of her childhood summers at the beach.
Sense of Nostalgia
'Reminiscent' often carries a nostalgic tone, suggesting pleasant memories.

Listening to that song is reminiscent of our high school graduation.
Not Identical
Something reminiscent is not exact but shares enough qualities to remind you of something else.

This town is reminiscent of my hometown, but it's not quite the same.
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EvocativeMuseNostalgicPensiveRedolentReflectiveRemembranceResonant
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