memory lane
noun
: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past
—usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane
Examples of memory lane in a Sentence
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The legendary action star marked his 70th birthday Sunday with an Instagram post showing off some throwback photos, taking a stroll down memory lane, and reassuring any fans worried about his health.
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Kris Jenner reminisces on Easter celebrations with throwback photos
Kris Jenner took a trip down memory lane with a series of throwback photos on Instagram Saturday.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Dakota Fanning is taking a trip down memory lane with her sister Elle Fanning!
Dakota, who recently celebrated her 30th birthday, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday to discuss her recent birthday and upcoming Netflix series Ripley.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Eva Mendes is taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to working with her now-husband Ryan Gosling for the first time.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
Wendy's is taking customers on a trip down memory lane with its latest Frosty.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
But everyone loves a walk down memory lane—even Mark Zuckerberg.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Joel McHale is taking a not-so-fond trip down memory lane.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
But not every former member of Abby Lee Miller’s elite dance team has agreed to take a stroll down memory lane.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Kris Jenner reminisces on Easter celebrations with throwback photos
Kris Jenner took a trip down memory lane with a series of throwback photos on Instagram Saturday.
—USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2024
Dakota Fanning is taking a trip down memory lane with her sister Elle Fanning!
Dakota, who recently celebrated her 30th birthday, appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday to discuss her recent birthday and upcoming Netflix series Ripley.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
Eva Mendes is taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to working with her now-husband Ryan Gosling for the first time.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
Wendy's is taking customers on a trip down memory lane with its latest Frosty.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2024
But everyone loves a walk down memory lane—even Mark Zuckerberg.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Joel McHale is taking a not-so-fond trip down memory lane.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
But not every former member of Abby Lee Miller’s elite dance team has agreed to take a stroll down memory lane.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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