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retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /


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Adidas have gone for a retro revival with many of their kits this year and Bayern Munich's away strip sits very much in that vein - simple, clean and with the traditional trefoil logo.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Set in the 1960s, the colorful retro fashions hang off her skeletal frame.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

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

“Their EV isn’t only about price, there’s also a strong personalization element. In Southern California, the boxy, retro look will earn it a lot of attention.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

Annette was doing the 1970s retro thing, I guess.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick



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