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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
It’s not known what Spoelstra ordered on his probable cheat day, but Thad’s is known for its old-school, thin, crispy pies with a robust, sweet tomato sauce.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On screen, she's portrayed as an old-school matriarch who keeps a close watch over the family.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Once or twice a week, Burnett and Miller go out for an early dinner at Lucky’s, an old-school steak house in downtown Montecito.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The 18-hole mini-golf course is an old-school throwback still popular with locals.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
On screen, she's portrayed as an old-school matriarch who keeps a close watch over the family.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
Once or twice a week, Burnett and Miller go out for an early dinner at Lucky’s, an old-school steak house in downtown Montecito.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The 18-hole mini-golf course is an old-school throwback still popular with locals.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole other side to the city, one that’s contemporary, cosmopolitan, and just plain cool.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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For vintage vibes and powerful audio, Klipsch's The One Bluetooth speaker is also 37% off and brings that warm, room-filling sound wrapped in wood-and-copper charm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hogle Zoo always offers a range of special October events for spooky season, and Snowbird’s annual Oktoberfest features live music, family-friendly activities, traditional Bavarian food, and more than 50 varieties of beer for the grownups.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to the Federal Trade Commission, Bitcoin ATMs are machines that look like a traditional ATM and are often found at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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This striking Marshall speaker combines modern sound quality with retro flair.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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State authorities contacted the woman's legislator and the conservative blogger.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The case pits conservative Christians, who support the practice and say a ban would violate free speech, against the LGBTQ+ community.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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The drive begins in Sisters, a small town known for its antique shops, art galleries, and outdoor adventures.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Erin already had the antique table and chairs on hand.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the area just a few streets down the road is almost exclusively orthodox Jewish, the immediate vicinity of the synagogue is mixed, with Jews living next to Muslims and Christians.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Interview Jews, Israeli Arabs, Druze, orthodox, secular, etc.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Large events might overwhelm its antiquated plumbing system.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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The immigration agent didn’t know what to make of the antiquated document.—
Pedro Rios,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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In the business classic Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, Charles Mackay examined the psychology of crowd behavior and mass hysteria throughout history, from the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 1630s to humanity’s historical obsession with transmuting base metals into gold.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Designed by German designer and architect Paul Renner, the century-old Zehlendorf estate blends historical design with modern comforts and a rare stretch of private shoreline on the Waldsee.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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