How to Use retro in a Sentence

retro

adjective
  • Plus, what’s not to love about the cozy and retro look of them?
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The booths in the back have a sort of diner feel to them, which is cozy and retro.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • But this week, Florence Pugh gave the retro style a ’90s spin.
    Alex Kessler, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Zoku’s Round Pop Mold has a cute retro look and is easy to clean and store.
    Leah Koenig, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • Others posed near the pool, along the backyard lawn and next to retro sports cars.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The sleeves are the focal point of this trendy sweater, which has flared and cuffed arms for a retro twist.
    Camryn Rabideau, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Her bangs are curled around her brows and pinned with a sweet black bow for a retro vibe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Even better, the Mach 1's shift knob is the same retro white cue ball as the Bullitt.
    Connor Hoffman, Car and Driver, 16 June 2020
  • Both color schemes feel retro, but the white one is even more so.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2022
  • This isn’t the first retro-minded look Palmer has flaunted ahead of the VMAs tonight.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2020
  • Stay in an Airstream at one of these retro-cool trailer parks.
    Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021
  • Wales Bonner nailed the retro vibe of the knitted polo shirt.
    Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 18 May 2023
  • The first thing that caught my eye about this tub is the fun, retro packaging.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2020
  • The muses were retro, and so were the reference points.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2021
  • One-inch squares of black and white tile make a graphic statement in a retro kitchen.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Britney Spears' low rise jeans and tube tops are now retro.
    Savannah Eadens, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Stars like Jaden Smith are fans of the retro styling of New Balance sneakers.
    Tim Chan, Billboard, 22 June 2021
  • The keyhole cutout feels modern and fresh while the twist knot bandeau has a retro vibe.
    Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • If flag-print isn't your thing, add this adorable retro design to your cart.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2021
  • The retro ride is arguably the most legendary 928 in the history of moviedom.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2021
  • But the record, the band’s 17th studio release, is more than a nod to retro gaming.
    John Adamian, courant.com, 5 Aug. 2019
  • With a sleek, retro look, the Tag Along Too can keep drinks cool for up to two days and has a leakproof lid and cross-body strap.
    Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
  • Dancers tap their plimsoll shoes and slide across the floor in wingtips, busting out retro moves like the toss-across and the swingout.
    Jenna Scatena, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Dec. 2019
  • And the retro trend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon… on TV at least.
    Paula Bernstein, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2019
  • The teaser photos reveal a front grille with a retro look and lots of chrome.
    Colin Beresford, Car and Driver, 21 Aug. 2020
  • The sleeves also had a cape-like look to them, giving a modern twist to the retro outfit.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The brief given to us was to do something retro and not driven by CGI.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Get into this retro look for Halloween as the brunette girl next door.
    Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • The bright flame shade is the perfect summer red, matching with everything from retro white sneakers to strappy leather sandals or wedges.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
  • Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 May 2025

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