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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an elegant, old-fashioned bun that was held in place with pearl hairpins
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
I'm so old-fashioned that I actually think people should use standard grammar and punctuation when composing e-mails
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Recent Examples of old-fashioned
According to the Washingtonian, an old-fashioned telephone guest book was provided at the reception for guests to share advice for the couple.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
These provers, along with old-fashioned human ingenuity, knocked down the open questions one at a time.
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Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Across the street from Indianapolis’s second-tallest skyscraper, the OneAmerica Tower, is a quintessentially humble Midwestern attraction: an old-fashioned signboard with a new dad joke every week.
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Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Ultimately, the team identified the Heaven Sword the old-fashioned way — by scaling the massive tree and dropping a tape measure from the top, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change.
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Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
These provers, along with old-fashioned human ingenuity, knocked down the open questions one at a time.
—
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
Across the street from Indianapolis’s second-tallest skyscraper, the OneAmerica Tower, is a quintessentially humble Midwestern attraction: an old-fashioned signboard with a new dad joke every week.
—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Ultimately, the team identified the Heaven Sword the old-fashioned way — by scaling the massive tree and dropping a tape measure from the top, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change.
—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Inspired by the traditional Japanese spinning top beigoma (hence BEY-blade), the toy line first became a hit when it was debuted by toymaker Takara in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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More than 2,000 bird baths from Best Choice Products have been purchased in the past month, with many reviewers loving the antique look and its overall durability.
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Take a quick detour off the Pacific Coast Highway to explore quaint streets full of Danish architecture, antique shops, and restaurants.
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Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.
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Lee raised his target from 7,700 as stronger corporate earnings offset a more conservative valuation outlook.
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The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.
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With decor that celebrates its retro roots, guests can stretch their way through daily beach yoga classes, and use the Kimpton’s bikes, boogie boards, and children’s beach toys—all included in the daily resort fee.
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Right wing had long been a problem position, with No 10s such as Xavi Simons often being forced wide to plug a hole, or orthodox wingers failing to gel with the uber-attacking full-back Denzel Dumfries.
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.
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The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar.
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Farms open up between the forestry, and the antiquated Martindale Chief Diner hangs on a curb.
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Leveraging technology to render complete 3D worlds based on meticulous historical research, the exhibition is much more than panels on a wall.
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The volatility component seeks stocks with a lower 36-month historical return volatility.
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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