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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
Cut from resin and tinged with a baroque touch, the old-fashioned jewelry trend is seeing a new life on and off the catwalk.
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Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
One of the most tangibly old-fashioned things about JR & Son is its dimness: the building, on a prime corner spot, has just a few tiny windows.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Type the old-fashioned way: with a gaming keyboard!
—airmail.news, 5 July 2025
Hochberg's team linked Nagle's brain to a computer using old-fashioned wires that passed through his skull.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 6 July 2025
One of the most tangibly old-fashioned things about JR & Son is its dimness: the building, on a prime corner spot, has just a few tiny windows.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Type the old-fashioned way: with a gaming keyboard!
—airmail.news, 5 July 2025
Hochberg's team linked Nagle's brain to a computer using old-fashioned wires that passed through his skull.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
Adjective
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Head to Andersonville for its Vintage Market, featuring a lot of old stuff, from vintage kitsch to antique treasures.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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An additional 18 pot still whiskeys won Gold, demonstrating that Ireland’s most traditional whiskey style continues to elevate the standards for flavor, complexity, and craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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María Cristina Pérez An animation filmmaker whose work explores traditional techniques and personal storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.—
Melissa Quinn
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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In addition, the independence of private universities and their tax status that encourages donations supports conservative and sectarian schools: Boston College, Notre Dame, Brigham Young, Liberty University, among many others.—
Peter Balakian
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 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,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Bondi said the jail's antiquated security cameras cut off for one minute every night.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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