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Nostalgia

Definition

(formal/literary) A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. Often used to describe a bittersweet emotional state, where the past is remembered fondly but also recognized as irretrievable.

Example Sentences

1The old photograph evoked a deep sense of nostalgia in her, reminding her of summers spent at her grandparents' lake house.
2Is nostalgia a conservative force, reinforcing existing social norms, or can it also be a progressive impulse, motivating us to strive for a better future?
3The film's use of period music and costumes was intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the audience, drawing them into the narrative's historical context.
4Do not confuse nostalgia with historical accuracy; the two are distinct, and one does not necessarily imply the other.
5There is a profound psychological complexity to nostalgia, as it simultaneously expresses a desire to return to the past and an awareness of the impossibility of doing so.

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