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
Doechii favored retro styling in Dsquared2 for Sunday night’s 2026 BET Awards red carpet in Los Angeles.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
These lean heavily into the retro design that’s the hallmark of the brand, evoking the gas stations of the 1950s with bold colors and stylized chargers.
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Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retro
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 June 2026
Much like disposable cameras, instant cameras, retro digicams, and Yashica’s own blocky digital shooter, the Tank, these limitations are what gives it the washed-out, nostalgic charm that pristine smartphone sensors work so hard to edit out.
—
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
These lean heavily into the retro design that’s the hallmark of the brand, evoking the gas stations of the 1950s with bold colors and stylized chargers.
—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
Adjective
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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