Synonyms of throwback

throwback 1 of 2

noun

as in fogy

a person or thing that is similar to someone or something from the past or that is suited to an earlier time

—usually + to

She's a throwback to the actresses of the 1950s.

The band's music is a throwback to the 1980s.

Related Words

• fogy
• fossil
• old-timer
• has-been
• dodo
• dinosaur
• relic
• troglodyte
• mossback
• fuddy-duddy
• stick-in-the-mud
• stodge

Dissimilar Words

• comer
• rising star
• up-and-comer

throw back

2 of 2

verb

as in to return

Related Words

• return
• fall
• decline
• degenerate
• worsen
• revert
• drop
• retrograde
• regress
• lapse
• relapse
• retrogress
• ebb
• backslide

Dissimilar Words

• develop
• evolve
• advance
• grow
• progress
• mature
• ripen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of throwback

Noun

But there’s another throwback cameo that even die-hard fans likely missed. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

There’s a lot of throwbacks and flashbacks, and there’s a craving for them. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 July 2026

While pro sports leagues have leaned back into goofy throwbacks, especially those of the 1990s NBA, college football hasn’t done the same. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Other Saturday highlights included an indie throwback set from Passion Pit, a prideful performance from Rainbow Kitten Surprise, powerful vocals from Teddy Swims in the rain and dance music energy from Rüfüs Du Sol. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026