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
This retro-appeal smart thermostat is Matter certified for smart home integration and is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Game Zone has a bowling alley, virtual reality experiences, and retro arcade games.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The next version of the flip phone will allow for music streaming and include the retro phone game Snake.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Chloé, Zimmerman, and Solid & Striped execute the retro summer look flawlessly.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
The Game Zone has a bowling alley, virtual reality experiences, and retro arcade games.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The next version of the flip phone will allow for music streaming and include the retro phone game Snake.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Chloé, Zimmerman, and Solid & Striped execute the retro summer look flawlessly.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 22 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 2 May. 2026.
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