How to Use throwback in a Sentence

throwback

1 of 2 noun
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  • The song choice, like the new head coach, was a throwback.
    — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Oct. 2022
  • To her the look was a throwback, a relic from the past.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 July 2023
  • Playdate is a throwback to the handheld video games of the 1980s.
    — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2022
  • In June 2022, Michelle shared a throwback with Stephen.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • The Bearcats wore the 70s-era throwback uniforms Sunday from the days of Gale Catlett's men.
    — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2023
  • At best, the scene is downright Rockwellian and a throwback to the old days.
    — Aaron Gouveia, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
  • At the '50s throwback motel, Knight finds a guest named John Stevens.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Elgin’s parade does have a theme — a throwback to the 1990s.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2023
  • They were both styled by Law Roach, who has an eye for throwback finds.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The dozens of choices on the menu are a throwback to pre-pandemic times.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022
  • An even bigger throwback, though, is the way the show is structured.
    — Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 May 2022
  • The big anniversary could mean more than just throwbacks for the Spice Girls though.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
  • Auburn’s offense through the first two weeks of the season has been like a throwback to simpler times in the SEC.
    — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Still, no one mastered the art of the throwback quite like our Dutch house king Afrojack.
    — Kat Bein, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2022
  • There's no need to stress over the perfect throwback caption.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The vintage-look Atari 2600 Plus is a throwback to the golden age of video gaming.
    — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The potatoes are a throwback, produced the old-fashioned way in the greenhouse.
    — Evan Fraser, CNN, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The Lost Rad Ripper is a shameless throwback to the eighties.
    — Zander Morton, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
  • The first photo was a throwback, snapped years ago when John Owen was a toddler.
    — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022
  • For a fun throwback to the disco era, choose a 70s Halloween costume.
    — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Nick Madrigal had three hits for Chicago in a throwback ballpark a short walk away from the main field for the 1989 movie.
    — Jay Cohen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022
  • But the king’s adoration for a good Savile Row suit casts him as a throwback.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Zion has a lot of love for his mom, and posted a sweet throwback in November 2022.
    — Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
  • The celebration in the photo above looks like a throwback to the Before Times.
    — Karen Kaplan Science and Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Cardi B shared a sweet throwback to her early days with her son, Wave.
    — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2022
  • And as a throwback to the ’80s, the shoes even have the original Air Jordan logo on the outer collars.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But there’s one throwback feature at Loon Camp that’s pretty tough to beat.
    — Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Henderson caught a throwback screen and broke away for a 31-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
  • They’re scheduled to wear their all-white throwbacks only once, in Thursday’s visit to Seattle.
    — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But to anyone who has been following Harley’s journey, Gaga’s description feels less like a brand-new direction and more like a throwback.
    — Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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throw back

2 of 2 verb
  • Landry took the snap and rolled left looking to throw back to his right.
    — Tom Withers, ajc, 21 Nov. 2021
  • Here are restaurants and bars to throw back a pint and throw a dart, too.
    — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2018
  • Firewheel Mall is the perfect spot to scarf down a filet and throw back a glass of whiskey.
    — Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2020
  • But Batman throws back to him that there can be progress.
    — Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2019
  • Then get ready to throw back some brews and enjoy your evenings.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 May 2021
  • And then to make that kind of throw, running full-speed and throw back across his body.
    — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Flacco’s segment started with a half roll to the right and then a deep throw back to the left.
    — Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post, 25 July 2019
  • People fish with nets and rods, throwing back the small fish.
    — Fabiano Maisonnave, Teresa De Miguel, and André Penner, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The ball gets thrown back and forth at precise times to execute the play.
    — Steve Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2018
  • This is the kind of thing that would get thrown back in the face of rookie reporters in Seagoville, Texas.
    — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 30 Aug. 2016
  • Charlie Williams threw back across the floor to Pete Suder on the left side.
    — Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2020
  • On the next play, Lock tried to too make too much happen, rolling left and throwing back to his right.
    — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2019
  • The dog rarely barked, but as Kelly passed, Progger threw back her head and howled.
    — Earl Swift, Outside Online, 20 June 2018
  • My love is too delicate to have thrown back in my face.
    — Ben Brantley, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
  • Fake run left, get all the traffic moving that way then throw back right.
    — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 25 Oct. 2020
  • With Kyle Farmer at first, Fraley sent a fly ball to left that Kwan caught and fired a throw back toward the bag.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Maybe your dad’s known for being able to throw back a few cold ones in his favorite spot.
    — Micolette Davis, Chron, 1 June 2021
  • Kara Paquin looped a popup in front of Patriacca and Taglieri beat the throw back to the plate for a 1-0 lead.
    — Brandan Blom, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2018
  • And then the ballerina’s twirl, his cap flying off, and the throw back to the infield.
    — Kevin B. Blackistone, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
  • These are the kinds of barbs thrown back and forth between the siblings who make up the starting OSU backcourt.
    — Danny Moran, OregonLive.com, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Think about the things Timehop throws back in your face—that kind of lasting power is rare.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2017
  • On the throw back to the infield, Reyes sprinted toward second.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2021
  • Think vaulted ceilings and boho decor that throw back to the heyday of surfing in the ’60s.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 July 2023
  • Think vaulted ceilings and boho decor that throw back to the heyday of surfing in the ’60s.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024
  • McKissic slipped out into the right flat with no one around, Heinicke spotted him, and made a daring throw back across the field.
    — Paul Newberry, ajc, 4 Oct. 2021
  • Night Shift Beer Garden Esplanade is a prime spot from which to view the fireworks and throw back a few craft brews.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2023
  • With each correct answer, Jon had to throw back a full shot of ranch dressing.
    — Becca Higgins, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2021
  • There seems to be a study out every week about the harmful effects of throwing back a cold one.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2019
  • Anthrop came in motion to the right, caught a lateral from Blough, and then threw back to Blough on the left side for a 24-yard gain.
    — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2017
  • Heralded as an all-time gem, Mays always insisted that the play was no big deal, with only a slight nod to his throw back to the infield.
    — Dan Brown, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024

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