throwback

Example Sentences

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As many noted, the instantly iconic photo of Hughes looks and feels like a throwback to a bygone era.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Appearing in neutral tones like khaki and beige, the looks were a throwback to the grunge-inspired styles of the 90s.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Still, in the wake of adaptations such as 2012’s “Anna Karenina,” with Keira Knightley, and 2013’s “The Great Gatsby,” with Leonardo DiCaprio, that were all sizzle and flash, “Wuthering Heights” is a worthy throwback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

In a throwback to the 1990s, Ben Affleck returns for donut brand Dunkin' alongside Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and Jason Alexander.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

One day I interviewed a community activist who described a particular job program as a throwback to the Progressive Era.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls