throwback

Example Sentences

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I’ve long sympathized with the argument that a large U.S. commitment to the European theater is an anachronism in our security posture, a throwback to 20th-century geopolitics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

That's also the theme of their new album, The Core, where the band ditch the throwback R&B of their first EPs for a more expansive sound.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Parents are spending hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars on throwback looks for their mini-mes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He explained that, in some ways, this change is a throwback to the roadside dining culture that existed in the U.S. before the Interstate Highway System, which prioritized convenience over caliber.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

As Ms. McMillan disappeared through a door at the rear of the room, Candice wondered what had happened to her throwback Hank Aaron jersey she always wore to baseball games.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson