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What is a throwback?

What is a throwback? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A reversion to an earlier stage of development.
  2. (pejorative) A person considered to be primitive, uncivilized and mentally deficient.
  3. An organism that has characteristics of a more primitive form.
  4. An atavism.
  5. A person similar to an ancestor, or something new similar to what already existed.
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If nothing else, this throwback to the old low-budget psychotronic films of the '50s and '60s is uniquely stylish, even kitschy.
The mere existence of such a throwback in the modern world suggests an inviolate timelessness.
The smart deco bar is a beautiful throwback, a jewel box where servers in smart white waistcoats present bowls of olives, nuts and snacks.
Hendricks runs around through the movie clad in these throwback sneakers, a totally mystifying move by the wardrobe department.
Ben is a genetic throwback to Neanderthal man, shunned by family and society for his stupidity and ugliness.
Aidan was a genetic throwback, apparently, with pale skin and pale hair that was similar to that belonging to several of the family's relations.

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