nostalgia

Example Sentences

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The friends attribute their obsession to nostalgia for childhood—when they first watched it—and the simple charm of ’90s New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Through a proprietary mixture of light nostalgia baiting and ever-present curiosity, Gellar has achieved a rare type of icon status — a superstar who owns her legacy, but isn’t willing to rest on her laurels.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

"I find the best dishes of mine are rooted in nostalgia and meaningful moments in my life," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Experiencing a surge of nostalgia, I went on eBay and ordered a vintage North Face, similar to the one I’d owned as a teen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Without warning, a mixture of joy and melancholy and hope and nostalgia overwhelmed him.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner