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nostalgia

[no-stal-juh, -jee-uh, nuh-] / nɒˈstæl dʒə, -dʒi ə, nə- /


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Fresh faces, TikTok and nostalgia have all been factors in the series’ resurgence, which culminated last month in its first Emmy nomination for reality competition in 10 years.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

But how can you tell between a temporary nostalgia for long lie-ins and genuine unhappiness with your job?

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Games that will indulge your ’90s nostalgia: In honor of Party Like It’s 1996, we’ve rolled out ’90s-themed editions of all of our games for Slate Plus members.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

But finding a popcorn movie that could entertain beyond nostalgia alone was rare.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Their voices blended into a threnody of nostalgia about pain.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison




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