RETRO Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

retro

adjective

ˈre-(ˌ)trō

Definition of retro

as in vintage

pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time retro fashions that seek to capture the lost glamour of Hollywood in the 1930s

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Recent Examples of retro When Sega Toys first launched iDog, an adorable retro-futuristic robot canine that could play all of your favorite tunes, in 2005, the introduction of such technology to children’s toys felt exciting. — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Set on 21 acres along the Glyfada seafront, the resort features elegant low-slung architecture, natural materials, and retro-chic details, attracting a stylish clientele like Kate Hudson. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Thanks to the rigorously retro-cheap aesthetics of the film’s crack design team (production designer Anna Kathleen, costume designer Shawna-Nova Foley and puppet creator Devon Hawkes Ludlow), your memories of being tube-babysat will be triggered. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 While most of the proportions draw from retro scramblers, the overall package looks sharp and modern. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retro

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Kofi Kingston performed a vintage elimination save spot with help from Prince Nana as the two wheelbarrowed back into the ring.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Birmingham is popular with motorcycle and auto racing fans because of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, which boasts the largest collection of vintage motorcycles and Lotus race cars.

— Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vintage

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Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma sent a set of antique jewels from the grand ducal family to the Parisian jewelry house.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026