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
U.S. captain Zach Johnson also had a plan for the five sessions, only this beating was so thorough it brought to mind what heavyweight Mike Tyson once said of Evander Holyfield.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2023
A servant or child would let her in, seat her in a living room of leather and marble that brought to mind a clean airport in a wealthy country.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
