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 Reimagined by Pensacola entrepreneurs Rafael Simpson and Graham Guirl, and with interiors by local designer Lauren Bakarian-Simpson of Haus of Hue, the hotel has kept its original three-story layout, complete with retro breeze-block pillars. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026 Customers can also shop vintage clothes, posters, magazines, comics and other retro items. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026 Getting this particular group of troublemakers together began with Rossum embarking on a retro viewing project several summers back. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retro

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But the emotion at the Concours d’Élégance Horlogère, as well as the fascinating history represented by vintage watches, was full tilt.

— Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026
Co-founder Larry Leight turned his love of vintage eyewear into a scene, an era-defining look, and a legacy now carried on by his son, Garrett, owner of Garrett Leight California Optical (or GLCO for short).

— Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026