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