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retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /


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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

As such, he’s a step out of sync with contemporary kids’ filmmakers who tend to chase trends or resurrect the retro toys of their own youth.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The definition for what constitutes a liminal space has been debated, but most are sparsely populated and vaguely retro.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

Kylan laughs at the retro styling: "He's there with the tucked-in shirt. He doesn't even have the moustache any more."

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

The dash resembles something from a retro sci-fi movie, a spaceship’s control panels or Doc Brown’s modified DeLorean.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith



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