retro

[re-troh] / ˈrɛ troʊ /

ADJECTIVE

from yesteryear

Synonyms

STRONG

period

WEAK

dated evocative in period style nostalgic old-fashioned old-world out-of-date passé

Antonyms

WEAK

modern

Example Sentences

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“Hag” sits smack-dab at the center of a four-way intersection between camp, arthouse, schlock and retro TV movie of the week.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

So please, stop putting your retro aesthetic ahead of our contemporary needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

When Molina started selling Altadena-themed merch on Sidecca’s website, Bolding donated three designs, including one with lively retro daisies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Then there’s the decidedly retro approach: I love printing books with my favorite shots from the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

I didn’t get his retro rock star look.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx