throwback
Example Sentences
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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.”
The Broncos wore throwback uniforms from 1977 — blue helmets, orange jerseys, white pants — and their defense swarmed like those “Orange Crush” days of yesteryear.
From Los Angeles Times
Beyond reviving old shows, Disney also has collaborated with advertisers to make throwback commercials to run in classic films on its streaming platforms and TV networks.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite the director’s history of more indie and experimental fare, “Caught Stealing” feels like a nostalgic throwback to charismatic, action-packed crowd pleasers.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
