How to Use nostalgic in a Sentence

nostalgic

1 of 2 adjective
  • To me, the theme is very nostalgic.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • That’s the body fans are nostalgic for?
    Peyton Fulford, Glamour, 3 June 2026
  • Here's what to know nostalgic deal.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There’s always a lane to be nostalgic and air old games.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • Get the kids into the kitchen to help with this fun and nostalgic treat.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
  • The result is a track list that feels both nostalgic and brand new.
    Amelia Edelman, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Hot chocolate may be more than just a nostalgic, warm drink.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
  • This nostalgic dish is the perfect blend of salty and sweet.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • This nostalgic dish will never go out of style.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • This nostalgic soup will hit the spot every time.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Her voice has always felt nostalgic for me.
    Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • Mix quilts, checks, and weathered wood for a nostalgic look that’s warm but not stuffy.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Using them is so nostalgic for me.
    Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The trend also has a nostalgic streak.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
  • The theme song is a nostalgic delight.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Can an album leave the past behind and be nostalgic at the same time?
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Chase it with a malted shake for a nostalgic meal from start to finish.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
  • This snack is packed with savory and nostalgic flavors in just two bites.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • The test menu features five new and nostalgic items, each priced at $3 or less.
    Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Is there anything more nostalgic than a Bundt cake?
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • How nostalgic to see those plastic chairs, the thick glass sugar bowls.
    Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
  • See Fey’s entrance on the nostalgic hot cold open above.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
  • This beloved vegetable side is back in all its nostalgic glory.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The pier is steps away if nostalgic seaside treats appeal.
    Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Who else feels nostalgic around a bottle of shaving cream?
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • This dish is a nostalgic winner.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Either way, this nostalgic bake is poised for a comeback.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
  • What are the best classic and nostalgic dirty soda recipes?
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • Overall, the food at the fair was filling, hearty and nostalgic.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 22, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • People have described us as a very nostalgic band.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026

nostalgic

2 of 2 noun
  • Making any changes to such beloved brands means balancing the new with the nostalgic.
    Erich Schwartzel, WSJ, 6 May 2021
  • When a patron nostalgic for his hometown arrives, Zhandos is given a chance to leave.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • Translate the abstract into the nostalgic.
    Jay Deutsch, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Route 66 has been called America’s Main Street, a moniker that fuels nostalgics who like to talk about simpler times and good days gone by.
    Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Young Japanese nostalgic for the country’s Shōwa era are opening their own traditional coffee shops, called kissaten.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026

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