RETRO Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

retro

adjective

ˈre-(ˌ)trō

Definition of retro

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 Redditors quickly helped solve the mystery, noting that the chewy date bar in the photo resembles both a retro American date and nut bar and Food for the Gods, a Filipino dessert bar served around the holidays. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Running 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica, the historic highway continues to draw travelers with its vintage diners, neon signs, retro motels, and wide-open desert scenery. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Its hip, retro venues included Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Emporium, the Cheyenne Saloon, Apple Annie’s Courtyard, Lili Marlene’s Aviator’s Pub and Phineas Phogg’s Balloon Works. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retro

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Adjective

Jewelry, including earrings, rings, and a watch, was by Bulgari, with Trussardi sunglasses and a vintage Chanel handbag sourced from celebrity fave sourcer and vintage dealer Fashionphile.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 July 2026
The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of vintage

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Its lacy layers, flutter sleeves, and antique white color also lend it enough charisma to play the leading role in a fairy tale.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026
To the right of the sink is a Thermador double oven, while on an adjacent wall is an island with an antique brick facade and a four-burner cooktop next to a stainless steel countertop.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026