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
Listening stations to play the Story Tiles were scattered atop retro shag rugs, inviting guests to enjoy one of the thousands of available titles on display.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Andy wore the green coat with big glamorous shades, white gloves, and dainty little pumps—leaning into a retro-chic vibe.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Think of them as the ultimate IRL treasure hunt, where the payoff can be anything from a sculptural 1970s burl wood coffee table to a retro Murano glass mushroom lamp.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Carolina Herrera previously went oversized with dots on crochet gowns for her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, and Jacquemus served up the print in various retro fit-and-flare silhouettes for Spring 2025.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Andy wore the green coat with big glamorous shades, white gloves, and dainty little pumps—leaning into a retro-chic vibe.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Think of them as the ultimate IRL treasure hunt, where the payoff can be anything from a sculptural 1970s burl wood coffee table to a retro Murano glass mushroom lamp.
—Jazmine A. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Carolina Herrera previously went oversized with dots on crochet gowns for her Spring/Summer 2025 collection, and Jacquemus served up the print in various retro fit-and-flare silhouettes for Spring 2025.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retro
Adjective
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Many vintage fashion enthusiasts and Lilly Pulitzer collectors specifically seek out white label pieces for their classic prints, silhouettes, and legacy value.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maison Bonnet — Need a pair of vintage sunglasses recreated?—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, those were made using antique books and aged paper to better mimic the look of archival documentation before being attached to the works themselves.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Years ago a friend visiting New Mexico went there and bought an antique sterling silver bell to tie around her cat’s neck, which seemed like something either Holly Golightly or Marie Antoinette would have done.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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