blast from the past

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: a striking reminder of an earlier time : something that excites nostalgia

This picture is a real blast from the past.

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1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blast from the past was in 1954

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“Blast from the past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blast%20from%20the%20past. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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