throwback
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“The wash in certain styles are giving that throwback vibe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Nike has been trying to sell off casual throwback sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s, that have fallen out of style.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
On a superficial level, his plays, built around the emotional lives of his characters, can come off as a throwback to traditional realism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
If you’re looking for action and adventure, Sam calls The End of Oak Street a “nasty little throwback to Jurassic Park.”
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
The basement rec room was a throwback to the sixties: shag carpeting, modern furniture, a small bar jutting out from the wall, and a Ping-Pong table.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
"But now 2010s throwbacks coupled with a modern twist are seeing huge appetite across the market," says Russell.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Automakers are leaning on appearance tweaks and special features to freshen up their lineups, rolling out retro throwbacks, special-edition paint packages and niche trim levels to keep buyers interested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Or the yellow Formica kitchen, with its Pyrex hot plate, wall-mounted radio, original Eames barstools and drop-leaf dining table still intact — all charming throwbacks to a simpler time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
Her paintings contain visual throwbacks to the gilding and draperies of Renaissance paintings, yet also represent stars from films and pop culture.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Strangely, it occurred to Phillips for a fleeting lapse of time that old Varret had been reasonably astute in his selections, if he desired violent-tempered throwbacks.
From This World Must Die! by Horace Brown Fyfe
