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 Rare Beauty collab also builds on the wave of 2000s throwbacks that Disney stars such as Gomez and Lovato, as well as the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, have been enjoying this past year. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026 Tampa Bay returned to its white home jerseys, a day after playing in Devil Rays throwbacks. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The 47-year-old actress shared a series of vacation throwbacks on Instagram, including photos from a recent trip to Hawaii for a friend's wedding. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In the playoffs, the Rays are 2-1 in home white, 2-0 in Devil Rays throwbacks and 3-1 in road gray. — ABC News, 19 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

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

Claims of prehistoric chemistry persisting in fossils aren’t new.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
But the discovery shows that even in rock formations where thousands of fossils have already been collected, an entirely unexpected species can still be hiding in plain sight.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fossils

Noun

And around the world, wars and religious persecution have destroyed prayer books, Bibles, Qurans, Torah scrolls, statues, iconography, shrines, relics and many other materials considered venerable.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Architectural relics from the Nazi era can help people draw lessons from the past.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of relics

Noun

Watch out for a possible showing by one of several old-timers — Madonna, Paul McCartney or the Rolling Stones — who made plenty of noise this year with new albums.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Bob had to learn the ropes from old-timers and many magazine articles and books.

— Bob Rocchetta as told to Al Ristori, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026