memory lane
noun
: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past
—usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane
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The trio were part of the Cleveland Cavaliers 2016 team that won the NBA title
LeBron James just took a walk down memory lane!
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 May 2025
Paul Rudd made a recent appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang to cavort down memory lane and discuss his new movie Friendship with Tim Robinson.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Those doling out the advice are taking a trip down memory lane the to tail-end of the aughts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Available now on Amazon and newsstands around the country, the 96-page magazine takes readers down memory lane to explore some of the show's most groundbreaking moments and offer other behind-the-scenes details.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 May 2025
Paul Rudd made a recent appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang to cavort down memory lane and discuss his new movie Friendship with Tim Robinson.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Those doling out the advice are taking a trip down memory lane the to tail-end of the aughts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Apr. 2025
Available now on Amazon and newsstands around the country, the 96-page magazine takes readers down memory lane to explore some of the show's most groundbreaking moments and offer other behind-the-scenes details.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 18 May 2025
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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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