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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Recent Examples of nostalgic
Now 73, Van Sant is nostalgic when talking about creative chaos.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
As seen in the film, Springsteen and Landau (played by Jeremy Strong) were walking through Midtown Manhattan late one night, feeling nostalgic for a younger, simpler time before the fame.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
For Kozlin, who once managed more than 12,000 luxury clients as an account manager at a luxury consignment brand, the conversation felt nostalgic.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Much of the show’s charm lies in Adam Brody’s nostalgic appeal—the ultimate 2000s heartthrob, beloved since his days as Seth Cohen.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
As seen in the film, Springsteen and Landau (played by Jeremy Strong) were walking through Midtown Manhattan late one night, feeling nostalgic for a younger, simpler time before the fame.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
For Kozlin, who once managed more than 12,000 luxury clients as an account manager at a luxury consignment brand, the conversation felt nostalgic.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Much of the show’s charm lies in Adam Brody’s nostalgic appeal—the ultimate 2000s heartthrob, beloved since his days as Seth Cohen.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nostalgic
wistful
Adjective
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With the air of mystery and wistful summer vibes of We Were Liars, Summer's Never Over also revolves around secrets — and the cost of the truth.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Though wistful, Letterman wished Karapanos well in retirement.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Nostalgic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nostalgic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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