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nostalgic

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


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“I think there’s something very nostalgic about the facility,” said Jim Richerson, Riviera’s general manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Stand out in a sea of stretchy polos and soulless chinos with attire that marries the look of nostalgic golf style with modern flourishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Selecting “We’ll Meet Again” as the sing-along tune to end “The Colbert Report” was both nostalgic and symbolic.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Reviews were mostly positive about his first effort, with Deadline calling it a "wonderfully atmospheric, nostalgic and entertaining contemporary noir".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Waking up to frigid weather felt surprisingly nostalgic.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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