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reminiscent

[rem-uh-nis-uhnt] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ənt /


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The situation with gold and the stock market falling together is very reminiscent of 2008, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

In some ways, this year’s heat has been reminiscent of California’s deadly heat event of July 2006, which revealed coastal California’s vulnerability to humid heat, Benmarhnia said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Historical events a little reminiscent of stereotypical docs?

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

He is somewhat reminiscent of Ferdinand the Bull from Munro Leaf’s 1936 picture book, carted into the bullfighting ring but refusing to fight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

One let out a sound reminiscent of a squalling baby; the other sounded uncannily like a stuck pig.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood


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