Synonyms for

Throwback

Verb / ˈθrəʊˌbæk / Another word for throwback — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that is similar to an earlier time

Synonyms & similar words

atavistic atavism reversion atavist reminiscence relic nostalgia echo flashback memory recollection reminder retro revival vintage antique storybook old-fashioned old-school old-timey retrospective traditional time-honored

Synonyms by register

Formal

reminiscence retrospection nostalgia

Informal

blast from the past memory lane nostalgic trip

Literary

echo recollection

Antonyms

forward future progress advancement modern new

Common collocations

  • major throwback
  • total throwback
  • throwback thursday
  • throwback song
  • throwback style
  • throwback picture
  • throwback to the 90s

Word family

noun throwback

Usage note

Primarily used informally to refer to something that reminds one of the past. 'Throwback Thursday' is a popular social media trend.

Example sentences

  1. The old music she listened to was a throwback to her childhood.
  2. The vintage dress was a throwback to the 1920s fashion.
  3. My grandfather's stories are a throwback to his time in the army.
  4. The old car was a throwback to the 1960s muscle cars.
  5. The black and white movie was a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood.

Quotes

  • Nostalgia is a powerful feeling; it can bring back happy memories, but it can also make you feel sad and lonely. A throwback to the past is not always a good thing.
  • Sometimes, a throwback to the old ways is necessary to appreciate the present and look forward to the future.
  • The past is always a throwback, but the future is a blank canvas waiting to be painted.

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