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
Included in our must-haves are the Vans sneakers Jennifer Lawrence can’t stop wearing, Emily Ratajkowski’s Puma Speedcats, and the retro Cortez shape from Nike that Dakota Johnson and Olivia Rodrigo are frequently spotted in.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Named our best fan overall, this retro Dreo model is effortlessly cool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 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, 8 Oct. 2025
Orange is Ward's pick for channeling the retro aesthetic in your kitchen.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Named our best fan overall, this retro Dreo model is effortlessly cool.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 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, 8 Oct. 2025
Orange is Ward's pick for channeling the retro aesthetic in your kitchen.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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In addition, there will be vintage furniture, decorative pieces, books and magazines, while trunk shows and events are planned for the coming months.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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The singer, 35, wore a 1990s-era otter T-shirt from California's Monterey Bay Aquarium while filming The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, and the vintage shirt made an appearance during the final cut.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The directors will be showcasing some of their recent discoveries, bought at auctions and estate sales from antique dealers or private collectors, at Frieze Masters, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday, in tandem with the contemporary art fair Frieze.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Layers of spice mingle with papyrus to evoke antique paper, while cedar adds grounding warmth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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