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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From Gen Z to Boomers, listeners across generations are increasingly embracing throwbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
On March 4 and 6, Disneyland is hosting a ’90s Nite, featuring throwbacks to Disney films and music from the decade, as well as processional that will highlight “The Lion King” and “Mulan.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
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
These were throwbacks to those ancestors of the race whose science had built their world.
From The Black Star Passes by John Wood Campbell
