How to Use retro in a Sentence

retro

adjective
  • How retro, and not in a cool way.
    — Heather Grossmann, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
  • And what's more retro than a punch bowl?
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, a punch bowl goes with the retro feel.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Part of the fun of a retro recipe is the lore.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
  • Plus, what’s not to love about the cozy and retro look of them?
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • There’s a retro feel to the reboot.
    — Simon Button, Variety, 15 June 2026
  • Want to add a retro moment to your next soirée?
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Ischia still feels a bit retro, in a good way.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • These retro pants will be the star of your suitcase wardrobe.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The beloved actress's retro recipe will be a game day hit.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Both color schemes feel retro, but the white one is even more so.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Her bangs are curled around her brows and pinned with a sweet black bow for a retro vibe.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The print feels retro, summery, and the most fresh trend out there right now.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • If flag-print isn't your thing, add this adorable retro design to your cart.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2021
  • Nothing turns heads at a potluck like a retro jello said.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • This retro dessert has a fun name and easy instructions.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Stay in an Airstream at one of these retro-cool trailer parks.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021
  • Ain’t that crazy value for an uber-cool retro single?
    — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The booths in the back have a sort of diner feel to them, which is cozy and retro.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • This retro print is having its moment, again.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Fans love the retro vibes and solid gameplay.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Fans love the retro vibes and solid gameplay.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Fans love the retro vibes and solid gameplay.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Fans love the retro vibes and solid gameplay.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
  • With retro designs, more is more, and having fun is a must.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Front patch pockets add a playful, retro look.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • It's all wrapped in a stylish finish that looks retro but feels modern.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
  • This retro treat never goes out of style as far as we're concerned.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The retro look goes well with everything.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Globe lights will make your porch even cozier thanks to their retro feel.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

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