as in wistful
showing or evoking a longing for an often idealized past
Her grandfather was nostalgic about the 'good old days'. a nostalgic film about the 1960s
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So how does a band, whose heyday was in a pre-social media ‘90s, find a way to break through the clutter of the internet to get noticed by new fans nostalgic for that time and old fans who are curious about what was going on behind the scenes?
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Jill Cunniff, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In his work recovering brands that hold emotional and nostalgic value for Cubans — many of which were created by businesses confiscated by the Cuban regime after 1959 — Haber has just launched Guayabita del Pinar in Miami.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Delicate snowflakes and icicles will catch the light for a wintry sparkle, while gingerbread ornaments add a sweet nostalgic touch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
His references to Versace Jeans Couture, nostalgic prints and Miami culture broke away from the glam leather and gold that has dominated recent collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Jill Cunniff, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In his work recovering brands that hold emotional and nostalgic value for Cubans — many of which were created by businesses confiscated by the Cuban regime after 1959 — Haber has just launched Guayabita del Pinar in Miami.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Delicate snowflakes and icicles will catch the light for a wintry sparkle, while gingerbread ornaments add a sweet nostalgic touch.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
His references to Versace Jeans Couture, nostalgic prints and Miami culture broke away from the glam leather and gold that has dominated recent collections.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostalgic
wistful
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Following the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, Gilmore Girls was perfectly made for millennials, packed with wistful romances, frustrating dramatic turns and just enough sarcastic jokes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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This week, Luke Combs is feeling wistful, Leon Thomas is feeling vindictive, and of course, the most anticipated pop release of the entire year is finally upon us.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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