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Vocabulary Entry
throwback
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A nostalgic reference to a past time or event.
Example Sentences
"The throwback to the 90s party was a huge success."
"Her outfit is a throwback to the fashion styles of the 80s."
"The movie was a great throwback to classic cinema."
V
verb
To cause someone to return to or remember a past time or event.
Example Sentences
"The song throws me back to my childhood."
"Looking at old photographs can really throw you back to that time."
"This film throws back to the golden age of Hollywood."
A
adjective
Referring to something that recalls or evokes a previous time or style.
Example Sentences
"She wore a throwback shirt from her favorite band."
"The throwback design of the sneakers is very popular."
"His throwback hairstyle reminded everyone of the 70s."