retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /

ADJECTIVE

from yesteryear

Synonyms

STRONG

period

WEAK

dated evocative in period style nostalgic old-fashioned old-world out-of-date passé

Antonyms

WEAK

modern

Example Sentences

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“Hag” sits smack-dab at the center of a four-way intersection between camp, arthouse, schlock and retro TV movie of the week.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Plus, the retro pitch driving baseball players crazy, Italy’s World Cup exit, and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

As fans posed with props like the Stewart “leg table” and retro Hannah outfits, the event was a chance to celebrate all things “Hannah Montana.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

There is hope: Olivia Dean, a 26 year-old who blends polished pop and easygoing soul, retro nightclub dazzle and TikTok approachability, was named best new artist at the Grammys in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

And they were so nineties, they weren’t even retro yet.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer