throwback
Example Sentences
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Warm and insightful, “Fantasy Life” is a low-key throwback to the talky city-dweller comedies of Nicole Holofcener and Noah Baumbach.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
It is thought the salmon-pink colour is a throwback to Scotland's victory over Germany in a friendly match in 1999.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
In many ways, it’s a throwback to how wars used to be waged.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
In a throwback to the 1990s, Ben Affleck returns for donut brand Dunkin' alongside Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Jason Alexander.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Drawing sucks and Mr. Hrbik is a throwback.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.