How to Use throwback in a Sentence

throwback

1 of 2 noun

• The song choice, like the new head coach, was a throwback.
  — Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Oct. 2022
• To her the look was a throwback, a relic from the past.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 July 2023
• Playdate is a throwback to the handheld video games of the 1980s.
  — oregonlive, 18 Apr. 2022
• In June 2022, Michelle shared a throwback with Stephen.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
• The Bearcats wore the 70s-era throwback uniforms Sunday from the days of Gale Catlett's men.
  — Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2023
• At best, the scene is downright Rockwellian and a throwback to the old days.
  — Aaron Gouveia, CNN, 14 Oct. 2022
• At the '50s throwback motel, Knight finds a guest named John Stevens.
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 15 Nov. 2022
• Elgin’s parade does have a theme — a throwback to the 1990s.
  — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2023
• They were both styled by Law Roach, who has an eye for throwback finds.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2022
• The dozens of choices on the menu are a throwback to pre-pandemic times.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022
• An even bigger throwback, though, is the way the show is structured.
  — Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 May 2022
• The big anniversary could mean more than just throwbacks for the Spice Girls though.
  — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024
• Auburn’s offense through the first two weeks of the season has been like a throwback to simpler times in the SEC.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 13 Sep. 2022
• Still, no one mastered the art of the throwback quite like our Dutch house king Afrojack.
  — Kat Bein, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2022
• There's no need to stress over the perfect throwback caption.
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 1 Nov. 2022
• The vintage-look Atari 2600 Plus is a throwback to the golden age of video gaming.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 2 Sep. 2023
• The potatoes are a throwback, produced the old-fashioned way in the greenhouse.
  — Evan Fraser, CNN, 7 Oct. 2022
• The Lost Rad Ripper is a shameless throwback to the eighties.
  — Zander Morton, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
• The first photo was a throwback, snapped years ago when John Owen was a toddler.
  — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022
• For a fun throwback to the disco era, choose a 70s Halloween costume.
  — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Sep. 2022
• Nick Madrigal had three hits for Chicago in a throwback ballpark a short walk away from the main field for the 1989 movie.
  — Jay Cohen, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2022
• But the king’s adoration for a good Savile Row suit casts him as a throwback.
  — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022
• Zion has a lot of love for his mom, and posted a sweet throwback in November 2022.
  — Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 24 Feb. 2024
• The celebration in the photo above looks like a throwback to the Before Times.
  — Karen Kaplan Science and Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2022
• Cardi B shared a sweet throwback to her early days with her son, Wave.
  — Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2022
• And as a throwback to the ’80s, the shoes even have the original Air Jordan logo on the outer collars.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
• But there’s one throwback feature at Loon Camp that’s pretty tough to beat.
  — Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022
• Henderson caught a throwback screen and broke away for a 31-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
  — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 20 Nov. 2022
• They’re scheduled to wear their all-white throwbacks only once, in Thursday’s visit to Seattle.
  — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
• But to anyone who has been following Harley’s journey, Gaga’s description feels less like a brand-new direction and more like a throwback.
  — Samantha Riedel, Them, 3 Oct. 2024

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throw back

2 of 2 verb

• Landry took the snap and rolled left looking to throw back to his right.
  — Tom Withers, ajc, 21 Nov. 2021
• Here are restaurants and bars to throw back a pint and throw a dart, too.
  — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2018
• Firewheel Mall is the perfect spot to scarf down a filet and throw back a glass of whiskey.
  — Dallas News, 10 Aug. 2020
• But Batman throws back to him that there can be progress.
  — Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2019
• Then get ready to throw back some brews and enjoy your evenings.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 11 May 2021
• And then to make that kind of throw, running full-speed and throw back across his body.
  — Mike Jones, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2021
• Flacco’s segment started with a half roll to the right and then a deep throw back to the left.
  — Ryan O'Halloran, The Denver Post, 25 July 2019
• People fish with nets and rods, throwing back the small fish.
  — Fabiano Maisonnave, Teresa De Miguel, and André Penner, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
• The ball gets thrown back and forth at precise times to execute the play.
  — Steve Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, 13 June 2018
• This is the kind of thing that would get thrown back in the face of rookie reporters in Seagoville, Texas.
  — Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 30 Aug. 2016
• Charlie Williams threw back across the floor to Pete Suder on the left side.
  — Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star, 7 Feb. 2020
• On the next play, Lock tried to too make too much happen, rolling left and throwing back to his right.
  — Ryan O’Halloran, The Denver Post, 15 Dec. 2019
• The dog rarely barked, but as Kelly passed, Progger threw back her head and howled.
  — Earl Swift, Outside Online, 20 June 2018
• My love is too delicate to have thrown back in my face.
  — Ben Brantley, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2019
• Fake run left, get all the traffic moving that way then throw back right.
  — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 25 Oct. 2020
• With Kyle Farmer at first, Fraley sent a fly ball to left that Kwan caught and fired a throw back toward the bag.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022
• Maybe your dad’s known for being able to throw back a few cold ones in his favorite spot.
  — Micolette Davis, Chron, 1 June 2021
• Kara Paquin looped a popup in front of Patriacca and Taglieri beat the throw back to the plate for a 1-0 lead.
  — Brandan Blom, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2018
• And then the ballerina’s twirl, his cap flying off, and the throw back to the infield.
  — Kevin B. Blackistone, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
• These are the kinds of barbs thrown back and forth between the siblings who make up the starting OSU backcourt.
  — Danny Moran, OregonLive.com, 17 Jan. 2018
• Think about the things Timehop throws back in your face—that kind of lasting power is rare.
  — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2017
• On the throw back to the infield, Reyes sprinted toward second.
  — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2021
• Think vaulted ceilings and boho decor that throw back to the heyday of surfing in the ’60s.
  — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 19 July 2023
• McKissic slipped out into the right flat with no one around, Heinicke spotted him, and made a daring throw back across the field.
  — Paul Newberry, ajc, 4 Oct. 2021
• Night Shift Beer Garden Esplanade is a prime spot from which to view the fireworks and throw back a few craft brews.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2023
• With each correct answer, Jon had to throw back a full shot of ranch dressing.
  — Becca Higgins, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2021
• There seems to be a study out every week about the harmful effects of throwing back a cold one.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2019
• Anthrop came in motion to the right, caught a lateral from Blough, and then threw back to Blough on the left side for a 24-yard gain.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2017
• Meyers ran backward and decided to throw back across the middle of the field.
  — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2022
• Heralded as an all-time gem, Mays always insisted that the play was no big deal, with only a slight nod to his throw back to the infield.
  — Dan Brown, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024

Last Updated: 11 Nov 2024