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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
Just like those who try to conceive the old-fashioned way, couples who use IVF get no guarantees.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Undersea cables are one of those technologies that most of us are probably unaware of or assume to be some old-fashioned marginal holdover from the Victorian era.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
This may be an old-fashioned view, but this does not seem to be the sort of thing that will set the blood racing for the average young recruit.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Like old-fashioned landlines, Ooma phones aren’t as high-tech as smartphones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Undersea cables are one of those technologies that most of us are probably unaware of or assume to be some old-fashioned marginal holdover from the Victorian era.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
This may be an old-fashioned view, but this does not seem to be the sort of thing that will set the blood racing for the average young recruit.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Like old-fashioned landlines, Ooma phones aren’t as high-tech as smartphones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty A vintage guest bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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There’s actually a vintage store collective called Slow Fashion Hub, which provides a map for tourists to easily spot all of the vintage stores in their collective.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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At Chloé, the faux fur tassels and antique gold talisman charms successfully transitioned the brand’s bohemian energy from spring to fall.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Loveless is drawn to antique mirrors for a variety of reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although Rubio didn’t directly cite a reason, his post linked to a story by the conservative Breitbart news site that reported on a talk Rasool gave on a webinar organized by a South African think tank.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Ruddy's name was mentioned nearly as much as Newsmax itself during a day-long hearing Friday in a defamation case brought by Dominion Voting Systems against the conservative network.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Flattered Launches Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Flattered’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection embraces retro aesthetics, drawing inspiration from ’60s minimalism.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Last year, many Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrated on December 25 for the first time, shifting away from Russian customs toward Western conventions and widely seen as a snub to Russia and its orthodox church, which has endorsed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But having one of the masters of orthodox Hollywood storytelling at my side, by the monitor every single day, was so immensely helpful.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Cuba remained largely without power on Saturday morning, after the island nation's grid collapsed the night before, knocking out electricity for 10 million people and raising fresh questions about the viability of its antiquated generating system.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looking at the math of our antiquated plurality voting system, the Democrats’ actions may seem rational.—
Rob Richie,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
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According to Bell, the system incorporates users’ historical transactions, items added to cart, purchase rates, and related searches when determining relevant products to include in responses.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But water levels in the state’s major reservoirs stand at 112% of the historical average, and statewide precipitation is about average for this time of year.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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