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nostalgic

[no-stal-jik, nuh‑] / nɒˈstæl dʒɪk, nə‑ /


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The food and drink offerings lean playful and nostalgic, with cotton candy, popcorn, loaded milkshakes, cocktails, mocktails and plenty of other treats to keep the fun going between games.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

There’s also a newer bar downtown called Beckett’s, with great nostalgic sports memorabilia all over the walls and vintage TV screens everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“There’s been so many callbacks to nostalgic franchises,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She said people have been feeling nostalgic as they have visited the shop for the last time.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

They spent the rest of the afternoon playing old video games like Donkey Kong and feeling nostalgic, which as a general statement, I found sad and sweet.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky




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