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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This includes floral and geometric patterns as well as scenic murals, all of which are a sure way to add retro character to any room.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
This season’s celebrity trends have spanned retro Hollywood nostalgia, sheer gowns and monochromatic looks, including lots and lots of black.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Brands such as Victoria + Albert, Water Monopoly and Kohler are turning out sleek, artful soaking varieties ranging from retro ceramic vessels with ball feet to simple wooden vats that immerse users in water up to their necks, a la ancient Japan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Bongiovi, 22, also chose a more retro look: blue jeans, brown boots, and a white T-shirt underneath a black leather jacket.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
This season’s celebrity trends have spanned retro Hollywood nostalgia, sheer gowns and monochromatic looks, including lots and lots of black.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025
Brands such as Victoria + Albert, Water Monopoly and Kohler are turning out sleek, artful soaking varieties ranging from retro ceramic vessels with ball feet to simple wooden vats that immerse users in water up to their necks, a la ancient Japan.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Bongiovi, 22, also chose a more retro look: blue jeans, brown boots, and a white T-shirt underneath a black leather jacket.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retro
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“Retro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retro. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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