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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Recent Examples of old-school
Here are 9 old-school Southern beauty tips that haven’t gone out of style.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
On Wednesday, the rapper shared a behind-the-scenes video of himself creating the artwork for the single, which sees old-school cellphones covered in saran wrap.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
He and John Tavares had just been huddled shoulder to shoulder at their stalls in the old-school visitors’ dressing room at Scotiabank Saddledome, an arena that’s been around for over 40 years.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Neapolitan pizza specialists who own the five Doppio Zero restaurants in the Bay Area are branching out with a new concept, an old-school Italian-American place.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
On Wednesday, the rapper shared a behind-the-scenes video of himself creating the artwork for the single, which sees old-school cellphones covered in saran wrap.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
He and John Tavares had just been huddled shoulder to shoulder at their stalls in the old-school visitors’ dressing room at Scotiabank Saddledome, an arena that’s been around for over 40 years.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Neapolitan pizza specialists who own the five Doppio Zero restaurants in the Bay Area are branching out with a new concept, an old-school Italian-American place.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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For many years, the term Afrobeats, referring to a West African pop style that integrates dancehall, rap, and R. & B. with traditional African rhythms, was controversial, rejected by some artists for being overly broad.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Within days, a conservative legal group echoed Carr’s words in a petition asking the FCC, which governs broadcast licenses, to investigate whether coverage of Abrego Garcia on NBC, ABC and CBS distorted facts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Guidance from Dover , also out Thursday, was prudently conservative , and the market rewarded the stock.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Stacey Interior Design Dramatic curtain valances, antique furniture, and trippy wallpaper all combine in this parlor by Sarah Stacey Interior Design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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In my world of provider directories—which include providers’ names, addresses, phone numbers and more—typical methods for updating data are antiquated and include things such as call campaigns, attestation from providers or their health groups and manual roster updates.—
Robert Lindner,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Remarkably, remnants of that antiquated mindset still persist in practice today in the State of Connecticut.—
Lisa Seminara,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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The last time Border Patrol averaged fewer than 9,000 monthly apprehensions along the southern border over a year was in the late 1960s, according to historical agency figures.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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This fits perfectly with the historical accounts stating that one of the ships burnt.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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