retro
Example Sentences
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On paper, the one thing he has going for him is a nickname so retro that it’s practically covered in pine tar and has transformed an otherwise ordinary prospect into an unlikely cult hero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Set in the 1960s, the colorful retro fashions hang off her skeletal frame.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
In truth, both performers seem more at home as members of the Banana Splits Band, the quirky onstage combo that ushers in the show’s retro beat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It’s an underrated, retro way to discover songs you’ve never heard, songs by artists you love, and songs by artists you forgot you love.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
After I hung up, I went to Dad’s office and sat in the orange retro chair until he was off his business phone call.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
