nostalgic

Example Sentences

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"Around 9 pm, I was feeling suffocated and nostalgic, so I got in the car to drive around town," a 28-year-old woman told AFP on Monday on condition that her identity be protected.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Wrangling Gellar free from her inadvertent nostalgic trappings is no simple task.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Well, we are currently living through country-changing upheaval, and instead of feeling thrilled, it’s making me and my friends nostalgic for our steady, bland childhoods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But regardless of the colour the jersey is certain to give a nostalgic nod to some of Scotland's most iconic away kits.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

How can I be nostalgic for my youth?

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García