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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
For a creative situation only possible thanks to futuristic technology, a focus on radio promotion may seem an old-school approach.
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Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The unit is in an old-school full-service doorman building with a nice rooftop garden.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
During the summer, a fun old-school activity would be a slip ‘n slide!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The first release by Snocaps — a band name shared by a tooth-cracking old-school movie theater candy and a kneecapping new-school cannabis product — suggests as much.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The unit is in an old-school full-service doorman building with a nice rooftop garden.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
During the summer, a fun old-school activity would be a slip ‘n slide!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The first release by Snocaps — a band name shared by a tooth-cracking old-school movie theater candy and a kneecapping new-school cannabis product — suggests as much.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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Collaborating with stylist Ryan Hastings, Lawrence wore the heels with a vintage Dolce & Gabbana black wool button-down dress.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Current challenges Building Electric Road Systems (ERS) is significantly more expensive than traditional highway construction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some suggest this is because climate change is interfering with the flowering and pollination of some of the animals’ traditional sources of food.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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And in true Rombaut fashion, the Speedcat receives a retro-futuristic upgrade in the duo’s latest tie-up.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dreamed up at Neiman Marcus in the 1950s, this retro classic blends creamy cheese, bacon, and green onions, then sneaks in almonds for a little surprise crunch.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Takaichi is known for her hardline conservative views, like her mentor former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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This tradition blurs the lines between right and left, progressive and conservative.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The late Presbyterian pastor Tim Keller warned that America’s two-party system draws arbitrary lines across orthodox Christianity.—
Abby McCloskey,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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An ultra-orthodox school sat adjacent to the library, and its staff supplied the settlers with sleeping mats and air conditioning for the long night.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the company is back on a strong growth trajectory, fueled by the AI boom that could possibly disrupt the antiquated insurance industry that has incumbents with large market share, but are slow to evolve.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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On the other hand, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a backup cam kept the cheap sports car from feeling too antiquated to bear.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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And Guiducci is trying to revive a certain old-time magazine swagger around the 40th floor of Condé Nast’s offices at One World Trade Center.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The retro newbies will also assuredly be polarizing from old-time favorites.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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