reminds me of vs makes me remember

Examples:

• This song reminds me of my childhood.
• The smell of fresh bread reminds me of home.
• Her laughter reminds me of happier times.
• The painting reminds me of a place I once visited.
• The movie reminds me of a similar plot in a book.

Alternatives:

• evokes memories of
• brings to mind
• conjures up images of
• triggers a memory of
• prompts recollection of

Examples:

• The smell of the ocean makes me remember our family vacations.
• Seeing her handwriting makes me remember the letters she used to write.
• The taste of that dish makes me remember my grandmother's cooking.
• The sound of the train passing by makes me remember my commute to work.
• The sight of the old house makes me remember my childhood friends.

Alternatives:

• prompts me to recall
• triggers my memory of
• brings back memories of
• evokes recollections of
• conjures up reminiscences of