Entrepreneurs or artists often reflect on mentors or difficult experiences (like a move abroad or health struggles) that acted as the "spark" for their later success.

Articles in publications like Dilema Veche or România Literară often use this phrase to interview writers about the books that influenced them.

"Mi-au marcat adolescența" (They defined my youth) is a popular theme in Romanian culture, often used as a framework for features or social media challenges where people share the cultural pillars—books, movies, or music—that shaped their formative years.

On platforms like Reddit or fan forums, users frequently curate "nostalgia features" listing the bands that defined the late 90s and early 2000s in Romania.

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