How to Use throwback in a Sentence

throwback

1 of 2 noun

• The song choice, like the new head coach, was a throwback.
  — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Oct. 2022
• To her the look was a throwback, a relic from the past.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 July 2023
• The Bearcats wore the 70s-era throwback uniforms Sunday from the days of Gale Catlett's men.
  — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2023
• At best, the scene is downright Rockwellian and a throwback to the old days.
  — Aaron Gouveia, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
• At the '50s throwback motel, Knight finds a guest named John Stevens.
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Nov. 2022
• Elgin’s parade does have a theme — a throwback to the 1990s.
  — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2023
• They were both styled by Law Roach, who has an eye for throwback finds.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2022
• The big anniversary could mean more than just throwbacks for the Spice Girls though.
  — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
• Auburn’s offense through the first two weeks of the season has been like a throwback to simpler times in the SEC.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 13 Sep. 2022
• There's no need to stress over the perfect throwback caption.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 1 Nov. 2022
• The vintage-look Atari 2600 Plus is a throwback to the golden age of video gaming.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023
• The potatoes are a throwback, produced the old-fashioned way in the greenhouse.
  — Evan Fraser, CNN, 7 Oct. 2022
• For a fun throwback to the disco era, choose a 70s Halloween costume.
  — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Sep. 2022
• But the king’s adoration for a good Savile Row suit casts him as a throwback.
  — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022
• Zion has a lot of love for his mom, and posted a sweet throwback in November 2022.
  — Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
• Henderson caught a throwback screen and broke away for a 31-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
• This cute and playful throwback is a great printable option for a last-minute card.
  — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 10 Jan. 2023
• The Nation in those days was still kind of a throwback, defiantly clinging to the old ways.
  — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 26 Jan. 2023
• Here, a look back at 15 iconic throwback images of the one and only, Pam Grier.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2022
• No throwbacks allowed, in the quest for forward playoff progress.
  — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
• Compared with Yang, Gillis seemed to many observers like a throwback to the bad old days of comedy.
  — Kelefa Sanneh, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
• In a bit of a throwback, Baby Yoda is coming to TV for one night only.
  — PCMAG, 8 Feb. 2023
• Not so with this throwback to the high-water mark of the hubris of the Japanese bubble economy.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 7 Oct. 2022
• Pence, in many ways, represents a throwback to a party from days past.
  — Jill Colvin and Thomas Beaumont, Anchorage Daily News, 7 June 2023
• These throwbacks are losing that battle, at least for now.
  — Yvonne Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
• The most telling part of the Ohio Senate race is that Ryan isn’t exactly running as a throwback, either.
  — Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2022
• No need to sacrifice a dressy style with Todd Snyder's '70s-throwback track pants.
  — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 12 Jan. 2023
• Apart from throwbacks and a sneak peek at the new episodes, folks will also hear from host Julie Chen Moonves, who hinted about her future on the show.
  — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2023
• The rioters even posed for photographs in the legislative chamber in a throwback to Jan. 6 here in the states.
  — Philip Elliott, Time, 9 Jan. 2023
• The black ink images of La Virgen de Guadalupe, theater masks, a pair of dice and Ace playing cards were throwbacks to his high school days.
  — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024

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throw back

2 of 2 verb

• Landry took the snap and rolled left looking to throw back to his right.
  — Tom Withers, ajc, 21 Nov. 2021
• Here are restaurants and bars to throw back a pint and throw a dart, too.
  — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2018
• Firewheel Mall is the perfect spot to scarf down a filet and throw back a glass of whiskey.
  — Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2020
• But Batman throws back to him that there can be progress.
  — Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2019
• Then get ready to throw back some brews and enjoy your evenings.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 May 2021
• And then to make that kind of throw, running full-speed and throw back across his body.
  — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2021
• Flacco’s segment started with a half roll to the right and then a deep throw back to the left.
  — Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post, 25 July 2019
• People fish with nets and rods, throwing back the small fish.
  — Fabiano Maisonnave, Teresa De Miguel, and André Penner, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
• The ball gets thrown back and forth at precise times to execute the play.
  — Steve Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2018
• Charlie Williams threw back across the floor to Pete Suder on the left side.
  — Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2020
• On the next play, Lock tried to too make too much happen, rolling left and throwing back to his right.
  — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2019
• The dog rarely barked, but as Kelly passed, Progger threw back her head and howled.
  — Earl Swift, Outside Online, 20 June 2018
• My love is too delicate to have thrown back in my face.
  — Ben Brantley, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
• Fake run left, get all the traffic moving that way then throw back right.
  — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 25 Oct. 2020
• With Kyle Farmer at first, Fraley sent a fly ball to left that Kwan caught and fired a throw back toward the bag.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
• Maybe your dad’s known for being able to throw back a few cold ones in his favorite spot.
  — Micolette Davis, Chron, 1 June 2021
• Kara Paquin looped a popup in front of Patriacca and Taglieri beat the throw back to the plate for a 1-0 lead.
  — Brandan Blom, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2018
• These are the kinds of barbs thrown back and forth between the siblings who make up the starting OSU backcourt.
  — Danny Moran, OregonLive.com, 17 Jan. 2018
• Think about the things Timehop throws back in your face—that kind of lasting power is rare.
  — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2017
• On the throw back to the infield, Reyes sprinted toward second.
  — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2021
• Think vaulted ceilings and boho decor that throw back to the heyday of surfing in the ’60s.
  — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 July 2023
• McKissic slipped out into the right flat with no one around, Heinicke spotted him, and made a daring throw back across the field.
  — Paul Newberry, ajc, 4 Oct. 2021
• Night Shift Beer Garden Esplanade is a prime spot from which to view the fireworks and throw back a few craft brews.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2023
• With each correct answer, Jon had to throw back a full shot of ranch dressing.
  — Becca Higgins, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2021
• There seems to be a study out every week about the harmful effects of throwing back a cold one.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2019
• Anthrop came in motion to the right, caught a lateral from Blough, and then threw back to Blough on the left side for a 24-yard gain.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2017
• Meyers ran backward and decided to throw back across the middle of the field.
  — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
• The film showed Kennedy’s head being thrown back violently and to his left.
  — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2019
• Turn the heat to high, stir 10 seconds or so, and then throw back into the pot all of those vegetables that are sitting in the bowl.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2020
• Despite a long day in the sun, Borne threw back on his uniform and met with Keyan on Saturday evening.
  — Michelle Hunter, NOLA.com, 1 May 2018

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