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 Following a decade-long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its retro console wasn’t doomed, the Atari VCS platform is being retired early next year. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 For most buyers, retro options are just another way to express themselves, enjoy familiar activities or connect with something physical. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 What is driving the retro shopping trend among younger consumers? — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 The kitchen is open and bright, with a large window overlooking the garden, a retro-style Smeg refrigerator, vertical white wood paneling from Delta Millworks and wood countertops. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retro

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Their brothers all wore vintage floral brooches the couple collected for the wedding day.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The couple recently revamped their living room and kitchen, adding details like crown moldings, vintage lighting and custom banquette seating, which cost approximately $12,000.

— Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026