nostalgia

Example Sentences

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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

In a cake defined by nostalgia, that presence matters.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 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

Executives who ignore LinkedIn messages from experienced professionals will take calls from 19-year-olds, often out of pure nostalgia for their own beginnings or a vague sense they should “give back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

That brought with it a change of thought — imagineering giving way to nostalgia.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen