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
This week’s Vault assortment, all drawn from our new Travel Collection, is definitely Jones-approved, and has the same sense of retro swagger.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
This trendy toaster can make his breakfast spread and transform his kitchen in retro fashion along the way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Barcelona Barcelona boasts 90 vintage shops across the city and has the fourth highest average rating, at 4.64.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rest are stored in a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk in the attic.—
Parker Henry,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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An antique secretary desk and two warm-wood chests contribute a grounding sense of age.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Gabi Console Table This compact table is made from both solid and engineered wood and has an antique finish that blends well with both traditional and farmhouse home decor styles.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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