memory lane
noun
: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past
—usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane
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But the last thing Alexakis wanted was some wistful trip down memory lane.
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jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The glorious return of the greatest hits For fans yearning for a trip down memory lane, Perry delivered.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
April Jason and Travis Kelce The Kelce brothers took a trip down memory lane while visiting the Queen City in April.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Those trails down memory lane inspired a four-course menu Johnson and Myers will offer at Decade, 1076 E. Washington St., on Sunday, March 9 during the Courier Journal's next At The Table dinner, an exclusive event filled with food and storytelling.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The glorious return of the greatest hits For fans yearning for a trip down memory lane, Perry delivered.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
April Jason and Travis Kelce The Kelce brothers took a trip down memory lane while visiting the Queen City in April.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Those trails down memory lane inspired a four-course menu Johnson and Myers will offer at Decade, 1076 E. Washington St., on Sunday, March 9 during the Courier Journal's next At The Table dinner, an exclusive event filled with food and storytelling.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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