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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
Later, her comments about the old-fashioned portrayal of the original Disney heroine and her public support for Palestinian rights also prompted criticism.
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Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Both are beautiful, old-fashioned venues, but for colored trousers, panama hats and open-necked pink shirts, Queen’s has typically been the place to be.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The iconic Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, constructed in the early 1900s, was rebuilt after Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and still maintains its old-fashioned feel.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
During the past few years, Cyrus has settled into a new kind of purpose, as a devoted disciple of a more old-fashioned kind of fame.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
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Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 16 June 2025
Both are beautiful, old-fashioned venues, but for colored trousers, panama hats and open-necked pink shirts, Queen’s has typically been the place to be.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025
The iconic Hanapepe Swinging Bridge, constructed in the early 1900s, was rebuilt after Hurricane Iniki in 1992 and still maintains its old-fashioned feel.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
During the past few years, Cyrus has settled into a new kind of purpose, as a devoted disciple of a more old-fashioned kind of fame.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Julianne Jordan supervised the recording, and David Newman — whose family roots go back to 1930s Hollywood and who specializes in vintage film music restoration and bygone performance techniques — conducted.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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Great day of ball with vintage t-o-r-t-u-r-e on Kuip's 75th.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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Unlike many intensive wellness getaways that demand strict schedules and early wake-up times, this series takes a more balanced approach and is in fact meant to slot seamlessly into a traditional luxury vacation.—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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From a Scandinavian-meets-farmhouse abode to a Dallas dwelling with antique touches, refined spaces around the world feature this frame type.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
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On his way back to the canteen for one of those soft pretzels, Phil saw that the Jasper Gunn Mummy was also being exhibited, accompanied by a display of antique cowboy toys.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
18 June 2025
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Trump and Bondi, though, praised the court's conservative majority for limiting a federal judge's power to block a president's policy nationwide.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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Consider that for the average university lab, the indirect costs alone—including office support, computing, compliance, instruments, space and administrative support—average $8 million annually, and that's a conservative estimate.—
Siamak Baharloo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Alderwoman Nicole Lee of the city’s 11th Ward, which includes the stadium, attended in a retro Sox shirt.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The building actually holds two concepts: Guests will need to pass through Dreamboat, the team’s recently opened retro vegan diner, before entering into the velvet-curtained Vulture.—
Candice Woo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2025
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The reward was the most successful period in their history and an example that, in time, might embolden other clubs to challenge the orthodox thinking.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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That said, there isn't a specific vehicle age where any car becomes so antiquated that it's rendered useless.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Think here especially of the crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, or antiquated water and sewer system and aging bridges.—
Howard Husock,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Contemporary Black Paris Today, Black Paris is not just a historical concept but a living, breathing cultural phenomenon.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Align product, pricing and go-to-market strategies with where your most profitable future growth lies, not just your historical wins.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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