as in wistful
showing or evoking a longing for an often idealized past
Her grandfather was nostalgic about the 'good old days'. a nostalgic film about the 1960s
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These classic cookies, known for their soft peanut butter base topped with a chocolate kiss, are beloved for their simplicity and nostalgic charm.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Jacobs’ tribute to his uncle is not just a nostalgic look back at the past but a call to recognize the importance of human connection.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
This small beach town has long been a nostalgic vacation spot for generations of Texas families.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
After watching this entertaining and nostalgic documentary, audiences’ most likely recourse may be to find the nearest club and spend the rest of their night dancing.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Jacobs’ tribute to his uncle is not just a nostalgic look back at the past but a call to recognize the importance of human connection.
—Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
This small beach town has long been a nostalgic vacation spot for generations of Texas families.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
After watching this entertaining and nostalgic documentary, audiences’ most likely recourse may be to find the nearest club and spend the rest of their night dancing.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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