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
With all things retro having a moment, these are certainly worth snapping up.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
Today, the shoe’s upper combines leather and textiles, for breathability, and a wide range of color combinations that keep in line with the distinct, retro roots that are certainly trending.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.
—New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
Today, the shoe’s upper combines leather and textiles, for breathability, and a wide range of color combinations that keep in line with the distinct, retro roots that are certainly trending.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fábrica La Aurora: Art Meets Industry Once a textile factory, this now-vast creative complex is home to contemporary galleries, design shops, artist studios, and antique dealers.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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