as in antique
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the designer's bracelets and necklaces have the vintage look of jewelry from the 1920s
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Recent Examples of vintage
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Reissued Designer Bags If in good condition, vintage designer purses retain their value well.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
In the guest rooms, vintage and modern mesh with ease.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
The bottom floor holds two Ferraris, three Porsches, a race car, vintage motorcycles and guitars, along with a full bathroom and a dining area.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Reissued Designer Bags If in good condition, vintage designer purses retain their value well.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 10 May 2026
Noun
Heavily featured in our Open Door series, this retailer is a near-and-dear resource for interior designers searching for authentic vintage pieces.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
In the guest rooms, vintage and modern mesh with ease.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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Water Street, the town's main drag, has a smattering of restaurants interspersed with antique shops, but for a bite with a view, check out the popular Dog Watch Cafe overlooking the harbor.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Renovated in 2023, the traditional Goan style continues in guest rooms with parquet floors, cane weave chairs, antique-style wardrobes with mirrors and headboards, and furnished balconies or terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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While the North American dates won't start until next March, Horan will kick off the Dinner Party tour in the United Kingdom in September.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Reducing screentime That sense of intention is part of the draw for 23-year-old content creator Chonnie Alfonso, who typically features retro gadgets on her YouTube channel.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Michigan Lake Shore Resort, Saugatuck Lake Shore's retro vibe is the real deal—Joseph and Anna Milauckas built the place as a motor inn in 1952.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Areas affected by historic buildings are mostly in the city’s urban core.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The game started with a historic first quarter in which the home team scored 36 points, which marked the franchise’s highest-scoring first quarter since 2023, per the team.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Kon Knueppel’s presence couldn’t spur the Charlotte Hornets to any historical luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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