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Common collocations with nostalgia in American Collocation

nostalgia noun uncountable

US /nɑˈstældʒə/

complete

pure
sheer
unashamed

The reunion in May assembled nearly 40 old members for an evening of pure nostalgia.

when you remember something as being better than it really was

misty-eyed
romantic
rose-tinted
sentimental

The number of truly dire ‘vintage’ shows is too easily forgotten by those who cling to their rose-tinted nostalgia for yesteryear.

slightly sad

wistful

The music for this beautiful film is filled with a wistful nostalgia.

for a particular period

50s, 60s, 70s etc

He is clearly not returning to the music scene to cash in on 80s nostalgia.

produce a feeling of nostalgia

bring
bring back
evoke

Such footage is included to add historical authenticity to the piece, but often evokes the most nostalgia in the viewer.

feel nostalgia

feel

This little restaurant is definitely worth a visit, especially if you have visited Spain recently and are feeling nostalgia for the food or culture.

enjoy nostalgia

enjoy
indulge in
wallow in

They seem to do nothing but wallow in nostalgia for the good old days.

age
childhood
days
era
past

If you fancy an unusual day out, or have the faintest bit of nostalgia for a more civilized age of travel, then this is definitely worth trying.