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
Chick-fil-A is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026 with new menu items, nostalgic merchandise and limited-time cups with retro designs.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
According to our readers, these are the most popular retro sweets grandma always had in her candy dish or purse.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
According to our readers, these are the most popular retro sweets grandma always had in her candy dish or purse.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Nostalgic or Retro Motifs At its core, kitsch draws on mid-20th-century vintage and retro aesthetics.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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Classic dishes like cheese fondue, steaks and crème brûlée match the vintage look of the room, with its tassel gold chandeliers and red velvet bar chairs.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stretch Knit presents soft and lightweight pieces with a flattering drape, while the Ribbed Seamless collection offers soft, stretchy ribbed garments with a vintage wash and moisture-wicking technology.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Plough’s garden furniture is deteriorating, and an antique sign visible in the Cameron-Xi event is absent.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designer Jan Showers started a collection of antique perfume bottles after happening upon a dealer while shopping for a client in New York.—
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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