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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
Annual Annual larkspur, sometimes called delphinium, is an old-fashioned flower that loves cool weather.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
If SUVs were cocktails, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE would be an old-fashioned.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
People seem to be wanting old-fashioned television, but in a new way.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025
By Scott Bay December 13, 2022 Enlisting Ireland’s Last Traditional Matchmaker to Find Love
In the Irish countryside, writer Andrea Bussell looks for love the old-fashioned way.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
If SUVs were cocktails, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE would be an old-fashioned.
—New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2025
People seem to be wanting old-fashioned television, but in a new way.
—Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025
By Scott Bay December 13, 2022 Enlisting Ireland’s Last Traditional Matchmaker to Find Love
In the Irish countryside, writer Andrea Bussell looks for love the old-fashioned way.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Now more than ever, people are nostalgic for vintage aesthetics, from floral grandmillennial bedrooms to ‘90s kitchens.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Generic Low-Rise Baggy Jeans This Generic style has a slightly vintage feel to it that’s reminiscent of Lawrence’s baggy, low-rise jeans.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Broncos are not a Super Bowl team in the traditional sense, not without more weapons offensively, and a special teams boost from Marvin Mims Jr.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quarter-zip sweatshirts feel sporty yet polished, offering the same comfort as traditional sweats with a more intentional silhouette.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The historic downtown is full of antique mining relics and quirky businesses.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, they will be curated over time with vintage and antique moments that tell a story.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Like most conservative economists at the time, Hassett was a staunch deficit hawk, an advocate of higher levels of immigration, and, above all else, an unabashed free trader.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The town sees some daylight in the financial calculations it's made, says its estimates are conservative.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Irving’s Anta line consists of his two signature basketball sneakers, as well as a lighter and lower-cut version of the first called the Kai 1 Speed and the Tribe, a lifestyle model influenced by retro skate shoes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leo took part in celebrations for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in the northwestern town of Iznik, alongside the spiritual leader of eastern orthodox Christians, Patriarch Bartholomew.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
28 Nov. 2025
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Tinubu’s two-year presidency has focused on fixing Nigeria’s ailing economy by cutting fuel subsidies, engineering a return to orthodox monetary policy at the central bank, taming inflation, and introducing a new tax regime.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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The pair led City to the Third Division title in May 1985, but triumph turned to tragedy on the final day of the season as the antiquated main stand caught fire with devastating consequences.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Insufferable antiquated federal standards reflect low expectations that do not meet the modern day needs of working New Yorkers.—
Gian Carlo Pedulla,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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One film has dominated much of the season and shattered records, while the other carries an undercurrent of passion and historical weight that could resonate on a preferential Oscar ballot.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Others have expressed concern about nationalist rhetoric and disputes over historical memory, particularly regarding Hungary’s role in the Holocaust.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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