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
The bright flame shade is the perfect summer red, matching with everything from retro white sneakers to strappy leather sandals or wedges.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.
—Alvina Wang, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
The relaxed tailoring on the olive green blazer that HRH Catherine, the Princess of Wales, wore is a very modern approach to suiting, while her wide-leg pants, with their high waist and patch pockets, are decidedly retro.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The brothers are hoping to open the restaurant in June, pending building repairs and updates to create a retro diner-style experience, Alejandro Salazar said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.
—Alvina Wang, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
The relaxed tailoring on the olive green blazer that HRH Catherine, the Princess of Wales, wore is a very modern approach to suiting, while her wide-leg pants, with their high waist and patch pockets, are decidedly retro.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 14 May 2025
The brothers are hoping to open the restaurant in June, pending building repairs and updates to create a retro diner-style experience, Alejandro Salazar said.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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The vintage weather was perfect and allowed for early ripening.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Similarly, Ralph Lauren has reminded shoppers of its legacy, trading space-age materials for oak walls, antique fixtures and vintage paintings. 4.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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An antique mirror from the same time frame is also on display.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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