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 playlists feature your top 100 songs each year, giving you a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
Lite Brite Classic $20 $13 at Amazon The Lite Brite Classic is a nostalgic favorite that my grandparents will be bringing back this Christmas to give to some of our younger family members.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Go Sledding Channel your inner child and go sledding for a nostalgic snow day.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Despite roles in such major franchises as Harry Potter, MCU and most recently, Star Wars, Jude Law is nostalgic for a bygone era of Hollywood.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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