throwback
Example Sentences
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A fruity martini offers a liquid throwback, a little luxury, a signal of playfulness — and yes, a small Instagrammable escape.
From Salon
Lloyd’s to this day has liveried staff called waiters, a throwback to its 1688 beginnings in Edward Lloyd’s coffeehouse close to the River Thames.
His absolute commitment to his character — Johnson gives him room to deliver a real performance — allows this “Knives Out” to merge its throwback charms with modern provocations.
From Los Angeles Times
His journey to cricket's summit is a throwback – a far cry from academy pathways and state under-age teams.
From BBC
The language is a throwback to China’s aggressive “wolf warrior” style of diplomacy of a decade ago that Beijing had in recent years toned down.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
