throwback
Example Sentences
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For many young Mexicans, the supposed curse of Malinche seems a distant concern, a throwback to another generation, another Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times
Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.
From Barron's
They followed it up with the throwback disco-funk of Butter, inspired by Michael Jackson; and a smash collaboration with Coldplay, My Universe.
From BBC
The morning session, when Potts was flayed by Head and the catches went down was a throwback to the great England wheels-off Ashes horror shows.
From BBC
“It hits a nerve in a region that has seen more than its share of military interventions. It’s a throwback to an era many thought had passed.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
