General Longing for the Past:
- wistful
- sentimental
- yearning
- longing
- pining
- homesick (specifically for a place)
- reminiscent
Emphasis on Fondness/Affection:
- fond
- loving
- tender
- warm
- affectionate
Emphasis on Sadness/Melancholy:
- melancholy
- sad
- mournful
- regretful
- bittersweet (a mix of happiness and sadness)
Emphasis on Idealization of the Past:
- idealized
- romanticized
Informal Synonyms:
- remembering the good old days
- missing the past
Examples in Context:
- "Looking through old photographs made her feel nostalgic." (General longing)
- "He had a fond memory of his childhood summers." (Emphasis on fondness)
- "She felt a bittersweet pang of nostalgia for her university days." (Emphasis on mixed emotions)

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