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
That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Check out a winter wonderland inspired by Reneé Rapp’s Snow Angel album, a retro snack bar with alcohol-free drinks by The New Bar, a fashion boutique, a relaxation corner, complimentary glam services with In Your Dreams and exclusive merch from performers like Tyler, the Creator and Rapp.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the most retro styles can feel the most futuristic.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 27 Apr. 2025
Check out a winter wonderland inspired by Reneé Rapp’s Snow Angel album, a retro snack bar with alcohol-free drinks by The New Bar, a fashion boutique, a relaxation corner, complimentary glam services with In Your Dreams and exclusive merch from performers like Tyler, the Creator and Rapp.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Sometimes the most retro styles can feel the most futuristic.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Every piece of furniture is unique and sourced from vintage resellers and local markets, and the couple plastered each sheet of wallpaper on their own.—
Liz Provencher,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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The whisky was initially matured in an ex-bourbon barrel before being transferred to a vintage 1980 calvados cask (a type of French apple brandy).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 May 2025
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So when an overconfident Dedra enters the antique shop on her own to arrest Luthen, and Luthen takes advantage of this to attempt suicide so he can’t be forced to turn on his allies, Kleya is given an impossible but necessary task.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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The event will feature antique cars, food trucks and artisan merchandise.such as handmade pillows, bath items, jewelry, glassware and handmade cards.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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