How to Use retro in a Sentence

retro

adjective
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  • Plus, what’s not to love about the cozy and retro look of them?
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The booths in the back have a sort of diner feel to them, which is cozy and retro.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • But this week, Florence Pugh gave the retro style a ’90s spin.
    — Alex Kessler, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Zoku’s Round Pop Mold has a cute retro look and is easy to clean and store.
    — Leah Koenig, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • Others posed near the pool, along the backyard lawn and next to retro sports cars.
    — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Her bangs are curled around her brows and pinned with a sweet black bow for a retro vibe.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Both color schemes feel retro, but the white one is even more so.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Stay in an Airstream at one of these retro-cool trailer parks.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021
  • Wales Bonner nailed the retro vibe of the knitted polo shirt.
    — Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 18 May 2023
  • One-inch squares of black and white tile make a graphic statement in a retro kitchen.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Stars like Jaden Smith are fans of the retro styling of New Balance sneakers.
    — Tim Chan, Billboard, 22 June 2021
  • The keyhole cutout feels modern and fresh while the twist knot bandeau has a retro vibe.
    — Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • If flag-print isn't your thing, add this adorable retro design to your cart.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2021
  • The retro ride is arguably the most legendary 928 in the history of moviedom.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2021
  • With a sleek, retro look, the Tag Along Too can keep drinks cool for up to two days and has a leakproof lid and cross-body strap.
    — Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
  • The sleeves also had a cape-like look to them, giving a modern twist to the retro outfit.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The brief given to us was to do something retro and not driven by CGI.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Get into this retro look for Halloween as the brunette girl next door.
    — Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • Breakfast is served in the tiny courtyard out back, while the retro-style bar is the place to be after dark.
    — Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2021
  • The movie features many retro cameos like Pac-Man and Sonic and is one of the funnier movies on this list.
    — Theara Coleman, The Week, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The Pulp Tarot is a great gift for the friend who loves retro fashion, maybe has a tattoo, and dabbles in Tarot.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Dec. 2022
  • This accent chair serves as a cozy spot to relax while adding a hint of retro charm to your decor.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
  • Start your sleepover off the right way, with the retro pleasure of an old-fashioned ice cream float.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2023
  • There’s no denying that retro sneakers are a bonafide thing.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The app offers a retro design with easy-to-use controls.
    — Christian De Looper, BGR, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Megan Thee Stallion used hers as part of a retro hairstyle.
    — Jessica Prince Erlich, Allure, 30 Apr. 2022
  • In the basement, he’s installed a five-foot-deep, 15-foot-long pool with a retro tile surround.
    — Nancy Hass François Halard, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023
  • While Rouhani has embraced the retro trend with open arms, some styles still feel off-limits to her.
    — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Oversize puffer jackets, pastel hues and bold prints brought a playful, retro vibe to high-performance gear.
    — Maggie Clancy, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
  • House of Sunny has also revamped Unlock’s decor, bringing its funky, retro aesthetic to the restaurant.
    — Violet Goldstone, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024

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