nostalgia

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Only three families have owned the unpretentious diner with its black bar stools, scuffed tile floors and enough nostalgia to fill Shasta Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The revenge of the analog—through the popularity of Moleskine notebooks and letterpress cards, through the revival of film cameras among Gen Z—comes down to something more interesting than simple nostalgia.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Through a proprietary mixture of light nostalgia baiting and ever-present curiosity, Gellar has achieved a rare type of icon status — a superstar who owns her legacy, but isn’t willing to rest on her laurels.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

"I find the best dishes of mine are rooted in nostalgia and meaningful moments in my life," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

I became alert again as he mumbled something incomprehensible about "nostalgia for Harvard yard."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison