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Recent Examples of old-fashioned The first is done in part by old-fashioned door knocking. David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Wait, there’s one, near the goalposts and the water bubbler at the western end, a big old-fashioned park bench made of thick wooden slats. Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025 Also important: a few places for old-fashioned fun like a putt-putt course or a fishing pier. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 The conniption — a properly old-fashioned word, considering the restaurants' rustic decor and pretend general store — started last week. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
Adjective
  • Here’s what to avoid at estate sales according to two vintage shopping experts.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Red mesh iron bookshelves and traditional Italian kitchen towels suspended like airy curtains from the ceiling add to the quirky interior.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk capitalized on the widening gap to position himself as a conservative cultural authority on traditional values and religion.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Head just out of town to see covered bridges, farms, antique shops, and apple orchards selling apples and cider doughnuts.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Nothing looks more out of place than a bright yellow doorknob in a room full of dark and weighty antique furniture.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Young America’s Foundation, the latter’s parent organization, is similar to Kirk’s conservative student group Turning Point USA.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The color palette hewed towards various shades of browns giving the clothes a touch of a retro feel.
    Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • What follows is nearly 100 minutes of violent vengeance as the two men wage war for Sophia’s heart, all set to a propulsive retro score curated by Grammy winner and Detroit native Jack White.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.
    Ron Scherf, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.
    Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While traditional wisdom may say to avoid white linen pants after Labor Day, fashion-forward travelers ditched that antiquated rule years ago.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • So there is nothing to displace the antiquated image of a pyramid of boxes that remains implanted in our brains.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • All of Wall Street is sharing and celebrating the historical studies of what happens when the Fed drops rates after a long pause and when the stock market is within 2% of a record high.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In July, Lake reported the number of first-time homebuyers had shrunk to just half the historical norm.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025

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