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
Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Not only was the bong bucket for marketing purposes, according to Paramount, but the retro phone was too.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The coupe appears to be mostly stock but features a few custom touches, such as a retro-style head unit with Bluetooth, a sound system with large speakers in the trunk, and an 8-ball shift knob.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Designed as a vintage electric bike, the Ranger combines retro aesthetics with modern electric performance.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Not only was the bong bucket for marketing purposes, according to Paramount, but the retro phone was too.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The coupe appears to be mostly stock but features a few custom touches, such as a retro-style head unit with Bluetooth, a sound system with large speakers in the trunk, and an 8-ball shift knob.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Designed as a vintage electric bike, the Ranger combines retro aesthetics with modern electric performance.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
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Gone is the vintage Magic Flyer, once Magic Mountain’s oldest coaster (the park’s eldest thrill seeker is now Gold Rusher).—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The pair packed on the PDA, with Perry in a vintage white halter-neck Lanvin gown with rose embellishments and her brunette hair styled into an updo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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It’s made from iron, has an antique-looking bronze finish, and is designed with a cut-out floral pattern for a touch of flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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In Turpentine, after her son hires friends to steal the family’s antique gun collection to pay off a debt, a mother steps in to clean up the mess, triggering a chain of events that stretch the family bond to its limit.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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