redolent

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He has developed a remarkable gift for creating suspenseful dramas redolent of Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thrillers, but distilled into the challenging solo-play format.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Others may find “Boots” redolent of the Kubrick movie, “Platoon” and/or “An Officer and a Gentleman,” though its message isn’t too complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

That pact to respect the dignity of the deceased, redolent of the old-school media environment, where gory films had to be sought out on LiveLeak, did not last.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2025

Some early silent films are redolent of “Vertigo.”

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

I entered the immaculate little shop, redolent of freshly sawn pine and oak, and found him working at a shrieking band saw.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam