blast from the past

phrase

: a striking reminder of an earlier time : something that excites nostalgia
This picture is a real blast from the past.

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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 21 Dec. 2025.

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