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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In other cases, nostalgic franchises or iconic characters spark waves of conversation that introduce stories to new generations of viewers.
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Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The mints carry a nostalgic flavor profile that many people associate with strong childhood memories.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Grasshopper Jungle was such a surprising and fun nostalgic read.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Now, thanks to Zendaya fronting its anniversary campaign, the iconic collab is once again fueling a wave of nostalgic craze.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
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Partner Content, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
The mints carry a nostalgic flavor profile that many people associate with strong childhood memories.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Grasshopper Jungle was such a surprising and fun nostalgic read.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Now, thanks to Zendaya fronting its anniversary campaign, the iconic collab is once again fueling a wave of nostalgic craze.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nostalgic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostalgic
wistful
Adjective
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The hazy work melds notes in its wistful beginning before growing in strength and power, then gently releasing at the end.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fueled by that wistful mission, Magnifica plans to be wheels up in September 2027.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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