brought to mind
Example Sentences
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Further, the juxtaposition of the idealized Norman Rockwellesque holiday feast brought to mind by the image’s Christmas decor and the reality of the restaurant’s affordable but less heartfelt meal introduces a melancholy air.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
Yesterday’s instructions, along with Tuesday’s closing arguments brought to mind two lines from songwriter Dan Wilson’s pop classic, “Closing Time.”
From Salon ● May 30, 2024
It seemed a situation that could lead to a meltdown and brought to mind a leather-clad Ross on “Friends.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
That brought to mind how small companies can start from very humble beginnings.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
He felt suffocated in that cell, let out only to exercise and to eat, food that brought to mind a bowl of boiled worms.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
