brought to mind

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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

Kelly choked up when asked about the crowd of 71,343 that was the largest at the Rose Bowl since his arrival before the 2018 season because it brought to mind late Bruins coach Terry Donahue.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Wilson’s fumbles helped Arizona cut an early 14-0 Seattle lead to 14-10 late in the first half, which brought to mind the blown 12-0 lead in a loss at Indianapolis two weeks earlier.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Ifemelu, describing them to Obinze, would say that Kimberly gave the impression of a tiny bird with fine bones, easily crushed, while Laura brought to mind a hawk, sharp-beaked and dark-minded.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie