throwback

Example Sentences

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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

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

Massie is a throwback libertarian who, in lieu of the standard lawmaker flag pin, wears on his lapel a national debt clock that he programmed himself.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Less diner throwback, more quiet luxury: a deeply savory loaf built for structure and real browning, with bronzed edges and a plush, sliceable interior.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Drawing sucks and Mr. Hrbik is a throwback.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood