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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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.
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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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Taking one last trip down memory lane?
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
But there was a touching air of reflection throughout the night, as well, helped by projections of his classic music videos — a trip down memory lane in and of themselves.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson got emotional after taking a trip down memory lane.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Taking one last trip down memory lane?
—USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
But there was a touching air of reflection throughout the night, as well, helped by projections of his classic music videos — a trip down memory lane in and of themselves.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Memory lane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memory%20lane. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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