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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Recent Examples of nostalgic
The hands-on activations offered a bit of nostalgic relief that was sorely needed.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The matte black iron swivel base acts as a sleek grounding element, while the minimal cushion seat construction feels like a contemporary nod to nostalgic designs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Hollywood is feeling nostalgic as Sundance prepares for its final hurrah in Park City.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicken cordon bleu hits that rare sweet spot between nostalgic comfort and dinner party polish.
—John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The matte black iron swivel base acts as a sleek grounding element, while the minimal cushion seat construction feels like a contemporary nod to nostalgic designs.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
Hollywood is feeling nostalgic as Sundance prepares for its final hurrah in Park City.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Chicken cordon bleu hits that rare sweet spot between nostalgic comfort and dinner party polish.
—John Becker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nostalgic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostalgic
wistful
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Omniscience gives way to a motley chorus of inner monologues and hushed conversations, kitchen table squabbles, restless thoughts, wistful memories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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But perhaps his wistful monologue at the end of the episode is meant to foreshadow the struggles still to come, whether cartel-related or at home.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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