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 satisfyingly savory dessert emerges in a retro glass with contrasting layers of coconut-pandan ice cream, neon green pandan jelly noodles, clusters of sweet red beans, dark and rich gula melaka syrup, and a sprinkle of puffed rice.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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
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
Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.
—Alvina Wang, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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
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
Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.
—Alvina Wang, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Julianne Jordan supervised the recording, and David Newman — whose family roots go back to 1930s Hollywood and who specializes in vintage film music restoration and bygone performance techniques — conducted.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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One reader loves to give vintage deviled egg plates, paired with a small jar of fancy mustard or a little jar of pickles in a cute bag.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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From a Scandinavian-meets-farmhouse abode to a Dallas dwelling with antique touches, refined spaces around the world feature this frame type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
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On his way back to the canteen for one of those soft pretzels, Phil saw that the Jasper Gunn Mummy was also being exhibited, accompanied by a display of antique cowboy toys.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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