throwback
throwbacks
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pluralof throwback.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Automakers are leaning on appearance tweaks and special features to freshen up their lineups, rolling out retro throwbacks, special-edition paint packages and niche trim levels to keep buyers interested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Or the yellow Formica kitchen, with its Pyrex hot plate, wall-mounted radio, original Eames barstools and drop-leaf dining table still intact — all charming throwbacks to a simpler time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2025
Her paintings contain visual throwbacks to the gilding and draperies of Renaissance paintings, yet also represent stars from films and pop culture.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
For more than 20 years, the channel has nurtured and promoted alternative music, introducing new fans to the scene and indulging old ones with iconic throwbacks.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2024
Ninety per cent. were straight red stock with only a few throwbacks to off-color strains.
From The Settling of the Sage by Hal G. (Hal George) Evarts
