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
These retro sandals are a packable vacation pick that’s both on-trend and functional, and they’re fitted with the woven exterior and adjustable straps that this style is so well-known for.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Shop for antiques at the Tri-State Antiques Market Find a new piece for your collection at Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Shop for antiques at the Tri-State Antiques Market Find a new piece for your collection at Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
—Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Barcelona Barcelona boasts 90 vintage shops across the city and has the fourth highest average rating, at 4.64.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rest are stored in a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk in the attic.—
Parker Henry,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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World premiered at Fantasia Festival 2024 and stars Madison Iseman and Aaron Dominguez, who discover and antique pendulum board that’s a dangerous gateway from the past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Aug. 2025
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Each of his designs begins with such gems—most often an antique diamond.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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