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 hues aren’t the only nostalgic exterior detail, though.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
The property showcases designer Amanda Lindroth’s whimsical and nostalgic interiors that pair the natural beauty of the coast with a fresh take on the classic Lowcountry aesthetic, complete with plenty of pastels, wicker, and gingham.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
But as an investment today — with a P/E approaching 35 and limited growth or yields — Apple seems more like a nostalgic favorite than a value driver.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Yet looking over her memories, Huston sees the character of Lady Tressilian really as a palimpsest from a lifetime of nostalgic fantasy.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
The property showcases designer Amanda Lindroth’s whimsical and nostalgic interiors that pair the natural beauty of the coast with a fresh take on the classic Lowcountry aesthetic, complete with plenty of pastels, wicker, and gingham.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
But as an investment today — with a P/E approaching 35 and limited growth or yields — Apple seems more like a nostalgic favorite than a value driver.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Yet looking over her memories, Huston sees the character of Lady Tressilian really as a palimpsest from a lifetime of nostalgic fantasy.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostalgic
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But there’s also something wistful about it, as if its characters had glimpsed a possibility of freedom, unity, and happiness that, nearly 100 years later, is still out of reach.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Talent cannot thrive at Manchester United Manchester United still looks at its past with wistful eyes.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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