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
The whole apartment has something of a retro vibe, with a partial glass-brick wall dividing the foyer, also used as a dining area here, and the living room.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2025
The Free Stage is known for drawing crowds with its mix of retro icons and crowd-pleasers.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
The inclusion of Polaroid cameras is a delightful touch, enhancing the retro vibe and creating lasting memories.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The first Fantastic Four comic debuted in 1961, and the new movie will return the beloved superheroes to their '60s roots, offering up a period film full of retro flair.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for retro
Kim Velsey, Curbed, 19 Aug. 2025
The Free Stage is known for drawing crowds with its mix of retro icons and crowd-pleasers.
—Samanta Habashy, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
The inclusion of Polaroid cameras is a delightful touch, enhancing the retro vibe and creating lasting memories.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The first Fantastic Four comic debuted in 1961, and the new movie will return the beloved superheroes to their '60s roots, offering up a period film full of retro flair.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for retro
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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That’s the vibe he’s tried to capture at Be Kind Video, a 525-foot storefront that’s designed to feel like your best friend’s basement, with wood paneling from the ’80s and a vintage Nintendo plugged into a hulking TV.—
Mickey Rapkin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Aug. 2025
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Just across the street, the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana has an eclectic mix of fine art and vintage pieces, celebrating everything from art deco furniture to folk crafts.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 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 1 Sep. 2025.
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