as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s
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Recent Examples of retro
This week’s Vault assortment, all drawn from our new Travel Collection, is definitely Jones-approved, and has the same sense of retro swagger.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Head to Andersonville for its Vintage Market, featuring a lot of old stuff, from vintage kitsch to antique treasures.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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