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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
In a market crowded with small-batch experiments and luxury price tags, Evan Williams BIB proves that old-fashioned quality is still a winning formula.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These modern pieces with mixed cuts, less traditional settings, and unexpected design elements serve up fresh takes on classic pieces, and are anything but old-fashioned.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Building crews are also grafting in the summer heat to erect poles and wires covered with fishing nets – to cover more than 100 miles of Zaporizhzhia’s roads with anti-drone nets, some made from old-fashioned fishing nets.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Founded in 1884 and family-owned for six generations, LeJeune's Bakery continues to serve its iconic French bread and ginger cakes the old-fashioned way.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
These modern pieces with mixed cuts, less traditional settings, and unexpected design elements serve up fresh takes on classic pieces, and are anything but old-fashioned.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Building crews are also grafting in the summer heat to erect poles and wires covered with fishing nets – to cover more than 100 miles of Zaporizhzhia’s roads with anti-drone nets, some made from old-fashioned fishing nets.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
Founded in 1884 and family-owned for six generations, LeJeune's Bakery continues to serve its iconic French bread and ginger cakes the old-fashioned way.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Messi’s deft chip over the goalkeeper and two scrambling defenders was a vintage finish from the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Popular attractions in Reno include the National Automobile Museum, which houses more than 200 classic and vintage cars, and the Truckee River Walk, a scenic walk along the water with cafes and shops along the route.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This more traditional system is where Tottenham have ended up.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, identity categories have become more fluid, and traditional sources of authority — religion, education, government — are more likely to be contested or distrusted.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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These are considerations that can be reflected in new pieces, as well as antique.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Her idea was to clip the corner of the room, creating a vestibule with cast glass and antique brass frames.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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Mostly the products of Budapest’s investment in a conservative intellectual infrastructure, part of the unofficial delegation consisted of six students from the Matthias Corvinus Institute.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bengen’s calculations now assume a slightly less conservative mix of 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% cash.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Jess Murphy, founder of the design studio The Lawns Collective, links the current pattern fever directly back to a nostalgia for the retro styles of the past.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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And Kim says that drawing from nature – with a retro design that’s brings a nostalgic touch – the color is both restorative and resilient.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The firm works fast (12 to 14 months), is accommodating to clients who want direct input, and can deliver orthodox iconography on demand.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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The shortage of soldiers -- estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers -- and the lack of Haredi recruitment from the ultra-orthodox community are pushing the IDF to exhaust every other possibility to replenish its ranks, the senior IDF official said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Aug. 2025
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, with the industry under fire, there’s a strong incentive to chip away at antiquated laws that mostly protect entrenched incumbents at the expense of consumers and business innovators.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Experience360 includes the museum’s popular holograms of survivors, immersive 360-degree films, as well as historical photographs and artifacts.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In northern Taipei, the Taiwanese capital, the island's National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine is a reminder of these clashing historical narratives.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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