throwback Antonyms
Opposite of throwback
• noun (Context 1)
A person or thing having the characteristics of a former time, or something that evokes fond memories of an earlier period.
"With its neon jukebox and vinyl booths, the neighborhood diner is a charming innovation to the 1950s."
• adjective (Context 2)
Evoking, imitating, or belonging to an earlier era, style, or tradition, especially in popular culture, fashion, or sports.
"The basketball team wore futuristic jerseys from the 1970s for their anniversary game."
• noun (Context 3)
In biology and genetics, a reversion to an ancestral type or characteristic, or an organism exhibiting such a trait.
"The appearance of extra toes in certain modern horses is considered an evolutionary evolution to their prehistoric ancestors."
• noun (Context 4)
A setback, check, or reversal of progress.
"The sudden loss of funding was a temporary breakthrough for the community renovation project."
Similar words to throwback
Words similar to throwback shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: