THROWBACKS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

throwbacks

noun

plural of throwback

as in fogies

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.

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Recent Examples of throwbacks The retro look has quickly become a fan favorite, and Denver is 5-0 while wearing the throwbacks. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Williams has been tossing in plenty of throwbacks throughout The Hayley Williams Show tour, which launched in September. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Fear not, Dutch Bros routinely rolls out new stickers, including throwbacks, dog-friendly and themed versions. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026 Fergie shared a carousel on Instagram featuring throwbacks from Axl’s life. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 Some Missouri fans and alumni, like former quarterback Chase Daniel, love the new throwbacks. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 But the show stands apart from its fellow series in Prime Video’s ongoing investment in YA and new adult stories thanks to its careful deployment of these throwbacks. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Some features aren’t technically throwbacks, but at least maintain the throwback aesthetic. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 Additionally, the author suggests using alternate uniforms, like throwbacks, and testing experimental rules during these games. — Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwbacks

Noun

For the benefit of us old fogies?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Now the 10% is for stubborn old fogies who refuse to change their ways and try something new.

— Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2026

Definition of fogies

Noun

To do this, the team of researchers used fossils and knowledge of mosasaurs' most recent living relatives – snakes and lizards like the komodo dragon – to recreate the hunting behavior of mosasaurs.

— October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026
The discovery provides a detailed view into how the dinosaur’s body responded to injury before its death and demonstrates how neutron imaging can reveal soft tissues that are rarely preserved in fossils.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fossils

Noun

The presentation positioned Zelda products almost as relics representing an ancient myth passed down through history.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of relics

Noun

There are several different subtypes of New York City Restaurant, from the humble old-timers (Katz’s, Nom Wah) to the temples of filthy lucre (Bemelmans, Rao’s).

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
While the boys bicker over stickball rules, old-timers Keith Hernandez, Willie Randolph and Tom Seaver argue from a stoop.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026