Examples of timeworn in a Sentence
a timeworn sweater with holes in the sleeves
The houses on the street are all timeworn and badly in need of repair.
He gave us the same timeworn speech about the need to work hard.
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.
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Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Balance Rustic and Modern Equestrian style naturally invites rustic elements—reclaimed barn boards, patinaed metals, and more—but in modern equestrian elegance, striking a balance between timeworn and tailored is key.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
From what was presented, the setup is a timeworn contrast between the capitalist Overland and the cooperative Underground.
—Michael Zwiebach, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Balance Rustic and Modern Equestrian style naturally invites rustic elements—reclaimed barn boards, patinaed metals, and more—but in modern equestrian elegance, striking a balance between timeworn and tailored is key.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
From what was presented, the setup is a timeworn contrast between the capitalist Overland and the cooperative Underground.
—Michael Zwiebach, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
There is home decor and housewares such as colorful bottles, milk glass, old wooden crates, ironstone pitchers, crocks and jugs, and more; art; smaller size furniture items; puzzles and games; vintage reproductions; and timeworn furnishings.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Timeworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeworn. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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