How to Use retro in a Sentence

retro

adjective
  • Plus, what’s not to love about the cozy and retro look of them?
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • The booths in the back have a sort of diner feel to them, which is cozy and retro.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • But this week, Florence Pugh gave the retro style a ’90s spin.
    Alex Kessler, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Others posed near the pool, along the backyard lawn and next to retro sports cars.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Her bangs are curled around her brows and pinned with a sweet black bow for a retro vibe.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Both color schemes feel retro, but the white one is even more so.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2022
  • Stay in an Airstream at one of these retro-cool trailer parks.
    Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021
  • Wales Bonner nailed the retro vibe of the knitted polo shirt.
    Brad Lanphear, menshealth.com, 18 May 2023
  • One-inch squares of black and white tile make a graphic statement in a retro kitchen.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The keyhole cutout feels modern and fresh while the twist knot bandeau has a retro vibe.
    Staff Author, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023
  • The retro ride is arguably the most legendary 928 in the history of moviedom.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2021
  • With a sleek, retro look, the Tag Along Too can keep drinks cool for up to two days and has a leakproof lid and cross-body strap.
    Hannah Selinger, Outside Online, 27 July 2022
  • The sleeves also had a cape-like look to them, giving a modern twist to the retro outfit.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The brief given to us was to do something retro and not driven by CGI.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Get into this retro look for Halloween as the brunette girl next door.
    Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2022
  • Breakfast is served in the tiny courtyard out back, while the retro-style bar is the place to be after dark.
    Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2021
  • The movie features many retro cameos like Pac-Man and Sonic and is one of the funnier movies on this list.
    Theara Coleman, The Week, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The Pulp Tarot is a great gift for the friend who loves retro fashion, maybe has a tattoo, and dabbles in Tarot.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Dec. 2022
  • This accent chair serves as a cozy spot to relax while adding a hint of retro charm to your decor.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2024
  • Start your sleepover off the right way, with the retro pleasure of an old-fashioned ice cream float.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2023
  • There’s no denying that retro sneakers are a bonafide thing.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The app offers a retro design with easy-to-use controls.
    Christian De Looper, BGR, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Megan Thee Stallion used hers as part of a retro hairstyle.
    Jessica Prince Erlich, Allure, 30 Apr. 2022
  • In the basement, he’s installed a five-foot-deep, 15-foot-long pool with a retro tile surround.
    Nancy Hass François Halard, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023
  • While Rouhani has embraced the retro trend with open arms, some styles still feel off-limits to her.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 12 Jan. 2022
  • But perhaps the most retro part of these stores is the photo-printing equipment.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022
  • In June, Hailey Bieber also wore a pair of rimless, oval shades that are retro in the right way.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 July 2022
  • This wood and linen-blend option will supply a subtle dose of retro style to your space.
    Sam Peters, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022
  • The Broncos went all out in debuting their retro uniforms.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
  • In what feels like a more retro style of filming that includes whip pan shots, the audience is compelled to examine the crime scene through Karl’s discerning eyes.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024

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