nostalgically
Americanadverb
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For her, it's all about nostalgically "wanting to remember simpler times"; being able to "bury into escapism".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Seen in proximity to “The Seasons,” its optimism felt nostalgically redolent of a very different age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
With elements of retro-elegance and the ambiance of a playhouse, Torres’ vision is nostalgically absurdist and highly refined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
Don’t get me wrong: I share Leslie’s impulse to wax nostalgically about "the act you've known for all these years."
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
We sometimes look through our collection nostalgically, the way other families look through old photos.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
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