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
In a Zoom interview last week, Felicia said the song was deliberately retro.
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 16 May 2026
The retro seashore exterior meets to play with its younger crowd, who are typically drawn to the hotel bar and rooftop scene.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 May 2026
Cleveland Browns The retro Street Fighter arcade vibe was a nice touch, both inside the room and in the games.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 16 May 2026
The retro seashore exterior meets to play with its younger crowd, who are typically drawn to the hotel bar and rooftop scene.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Except the current ’90s resurgence doesn’t feel the least bit retro.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 May 2026
Cleveland Browns The retro Street Fighter arcade vibe was a nice touch, both inside the room and in the games.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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Inside, vintage Jet magazine covers, family heirlooms, and historic photographs create an intimate space where food, memory, and community come together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The films land amid growing academic and curatorial interest in vintage erotica.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In the northernmost part of Delaware, coal-burning steam locomotives still chug along historic rails, pulling travelers in antique passenger coaches.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The legacy continues with entertainment, historical characters, antique cars, food trucks, children’s activities, artisans and a petting zoo.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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