memory lane
noun
: an imaginary path through the nostalgically remembered past
—usually used in such phrases as a walk down memory lane
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Drew Seeley took fans on a trip down memory lane this week with a TikTok video that brought back the magic of Another Cinderella Story.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2017, the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer came back together for a stroll down memory lane with Entertainment Weekly, in honor of the show's 20th anniversary.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The Bromance That Keeps on Giving On other birthday news, Nicky Jam celebrated his 44th birthday on March 17, and in honor, his good friend J Balvin took fans down memory lane.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson got emotional after taking a trip down memory lane.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
In 2017, the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer came back together for a stroll down memory lane with Entertainment Weekly, in honor of the show's 20th anniversary.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The Bromance That Keeps on Giving On other birthday news, Nicky Jam celebrated his 44th birthday on March 17, and in honor, his good friend J Balvin took fans down memory lane.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson got emotional after taking a trip down memory lane.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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