nostalgically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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At the time, he spoke nostalgically about the Iowa-class battleships that were phased out in the early 1990s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 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
A tall man with a courteous demeanour, Napolitano frequently showed his physical fragility and emotions in the latter years of his presidency, tearing up nostalgically during speeches.
From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023
The fragment of rhyme that Mr. Charrington had taught him came back into his head, and he added half- nostalgically: “Oranges and lemons, say the bells of St. Clements!”
From "1984" by George Orwell
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