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dated evocative in period style nostalgic old-fashioned old-world out-of-date passé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

So please, stop putting your retro aesthetic ahead of our contemporary needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

While Mr. Mars has always been known for his fondness for retro textures, the new album takes this tendency to the extreme.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

I didn’t get his retro rock star look.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx