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Nostalgia is an English word with synonyms like longing or yearning. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Nostalgia in a sentence

Nostalgia meaning

  1. A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness.
  2. A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past.

Synonyms of Nostalgia

longing yearning hungriness

Using Nostalgia

  • The main meaning on this page is: A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness. | A bittersweet yearning for the things of the past.
  • Useful related words include: longing, yearning, hungriness.
  • In the example corpus, nostalgia often appears in combinations such as: of nostalgia, the nostalgia, nostalgia and.

Context around Nostalgia

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 11 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Nostalgia

  • In this selection, "nostalgia" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, cited, lucrative, prefer, looks, circuit and inspired stand out and add context to how "nostalgia" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as nostalgia for mid and combination of nostalgia quirk and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "nostalgia" sits close to words such as ceased, confidential and consoles, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with nostalgia

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

A1 is still very much active, too, especially on the lucrative nostalgia circuit. (13 words)

ASU’s theme of “Memoria” provokes nostalgia and creates a comforting atmosphere with its performances. (15 words)

Bring back some of that nostalgia this and re-create the moment with your own bump. (16 words)

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans to relaunch an iconic 1970s soda brand that once rivaled Coca-Cola and Pepsi, prompting a wave of nostalgia on social media among the millions of Indians who grew up drinking the beverage. (42 words)

When Veoh added many cult films to their site, they cited nostalgia as a factor for their popularity. citation Academic I. Q. Hunter describes cult films as "New Hollywood in extremis" and a form of nostalgia for that period. (39 words)

Aside from its sensational score – with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey – it is also the 1950s-era love story at the heart of that inspires universal nostalgia. (32 words)

Example sentences (20)

That said, nostalgia looks and feels different for everyone, so when redditor asked people over 50 to share what nostalgia looks like to them, I was completely captivated by the replies.

When Veoh added many cult films to their site, they cited nostalgia as a factor for their popularity. citation Academic I. Q. Hunter describes cult films as "New Hollywood in extremis" and a form of nostalgia for that period.

A1 is still very much active, too, especially on the lucrative nostalgia circuit.

Accidentally created by Butter & Scotch bakery in Brooklyn, this cake takes the nostalgia of boxed birthday cakes from childhood and updates it with a denser texture and subtle cream cheese frosting.

Additionally, with the arrival of flashier and faster cousins like the Shatabdis, Tejas and Vande Bharats, these veterans evoke feelings only within those who prefer nostalgia.

All of the above games are available now on the Nintendo Switch store for games looking for that sense of nostalgia or just a fun throwback.

Although we were well past infamous antics from our college days, this joint 40th birthday celebration presented the potential for nostalgia-inspired fun and that usually included alcohol.

Among those was Ben De La Rue, who was hit with a wave of nostalgia driving in to the Newcomen Road facility for the first time in, he estimates, 20 years.

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And if they don’t want to be stuck in the past, doing nostalgia porn, maybe they should stop recasting legacy characters and retelling classic stories.

And, with N’awlins being a city built on a combination of nostalgia, quirk and downright eccentricity (along with some really great eats) the name stuck.

A sequel without Swayze, one its major stars, can bring up both nostalgia and heartbreak for audiences.

Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has announced plans to relaunch an iconic 1970s soda brand that once rivaled Coca-Cola and Pepsi, prompting a wave of nostalgia on social media among the millions of Indians who grew up drinking the beverage.

Aside from its sensational score – with book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey – it is also the 1950s-era love story at the heart of that inspires universal nostalgia.

As my older children grow past Pooh and friends, my nostalgia for their fascination with the Hundred Acre Wood runs strong and deep.

As nostalgia for mid-aughts indie bands intensifies, the band is once again an in-demand live act. They play Intuition on Wednesday with one of our emerging-local faves: Luci Lind.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage goes back to the basics of the series, but nostalgia is sometimes a bad advisor.

ASU’s theme of “Memoria” provokes nostalgia and creates a comforting atmosphere with its performances.

Black Card Revoked allows up to six players to engage in trivia about Black popular culture, history and nostalgia.

Bring back some of that nostalgia this and re-create the moment with your own bump.

Bringing back Billy, and potentially Stu, does provide Easter Eggs, but the movies have always been tied together and do not need the nostalgia hit for fans.

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Common combinations with nostalgia

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "nostalgia" in a sentence?
An example: "That said, nostalgia looks and feels different for everyone, so when redditor asked people over 50 to share what nostalgia looks like to them, I was completely captivated by the replies." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "nostalgia" from authentic English texts.
What does "nostalgia" mean?
Nostalgia means: A longing for home or familiar surroundings; homesickness.
What are synonyms of "nostalgia"?
Common synonyms of "nostalgia" include: longing, yearning, hungriness.
How many example sentences with "nostalgia" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "nostalgia", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.