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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
Forget pluck, elbow grease and a little old-fashioned hard work.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
However, the father, Old Master Wang, is old-fashioned and refuses.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Cobb Vanth The old-fashioned cowboy wore Boba Fett's armor and weapons as the marshal of Mos Pelgo on Tatooine and was an loyal ally of the Mando – until Cad Bane gunned him down in cold blood.
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—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Here, life moves at a gentler pace—one marked by winding backroads, vineyard picnics, and hospitality that feels old-fashioned in the best way.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
However, the father, Old Master Wang, is old-fashioned and refuses.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Cobb Vanth The old-fashioned cowboy wore Boba Fett's armor and weapons as the marshal of Mos Pelgo on Tatooine and was an loyal ally of the Mando – until Cad Bane gunned him down in cold blood.
70.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Here, life moves at a gentler pace—one marked by winding backroads, vineyard picnics, and hospitality that feels old-fashioned in the best way.
—Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Cars Land today still has some of that ageless energy, boasting a vintage rock ’n’ roll soundtrack and a strip of a street filled with colorful neon, its lights, especially at night, beckoning guests to come closer.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Here, no two villas or suites rooms are identical, but instead are dotted with vintage treasures hunted at local brocantes.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Bedside lanterns, traditional tea pots above the minibar, and authentic decorative pottery fill the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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But Hadler does not believe that fibromyalgia should be classified as a disease in the traditional biomedical sense, because medicine has yet to identify a discrete, demonstrable pathophysiological process underlying it.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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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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Leo, by contrast, has been making efforts to engage with conservative and traditionalist Catholics for much of his first year as Pope.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Roberts, who has led the court since 2005, appeared to acknowledge the public's dimming approval of the court, shown in opinion polls over the past few years, as its conservative majority continues to push American law dramatically rightward.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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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 documentary traces Hier’s path from an orthodox Jewish enclave to international prominence as the founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the nineteen-seventies, Franciscan University, a small school on a hill above the downtown, became a center for charismatic Catholicism, an expressive, theologically orthodox movement that paralleled the development of the evangelical Jesus People and secular hippie culture.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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My plan also involves the demolition of the antiquated Men’s Central Jail (after a replacement is found).—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 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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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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