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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Recent Examples of old-school
The town of Banff is adorable—an old-school ski village that's less Aspen, more Breckenridge.
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Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
One corner boasts a DIY speaker setup blasting old-school reggaeton courtesy of Tego Calderón and Plan B, another plays throwback salsa from Héctor Lavoe and El Gran Combo.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Lilypad creates chaos and butts heads with the old-school toys, leading to Jessie calling Woody (Hanks) for help.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Kelli Barclay is Goodspeed’s go-to person for spectacular old-school tap dance showstoppers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
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Rebecca Deurlein, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
One corner boasts a DIY speaker setup blasting old-school reggaeton courtesy of Tego Calderón and Plan B, another plays throwback salsa from Héctor Lavoe and El Gran Combo.
—CNN Money, 15 June 2026
Lilypad creates chaos and butts heads with the old-school toys, leading to Jessie calling Woody (Hanks) for help.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Kelli Barclay is Goodspeed’s go-to person for spectacular old-school tap dance showstoppers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The vintage dessert is kind of like if a coffee cake and a blueberry crisp had a baby.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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People could also try classic tabletop games from decades ago, brought by a person who specializes in vintage games.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Fans of the classic Boston Clogs, rejoice—the best-selling style is now available in a chunky suede platform, which blends retro visuals with modern comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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To create a retro bob of your own, begin by combing out your hair, then straighten it, curling the ends inward.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Being too conservative with long-term retirement money, parking it in cash or short-term bonds out of fear, can be just as damaging as taking on too much risk.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The court, which has a conservative 6-3 majority, split along ideological lines when deciding Bruen in a case that expanded the Second Amendment right to bear arms outside the home.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Each room is uniquely designed with antique furnishings, high ceilings, and classic decor that reflects the building’s heritage.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Use the striped side for an elevated beachy style, face the florals up for a more antique feel, or mix and match them with your favorite combination.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Valencia’s campaign is backed by most of the nation’s traditional parties and by economists who are concerned about the growing levels of debt under the Petro administration and want Colombia to return to more orthodox policies, the Associated Press reported.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Wood beam ceilings and rustic red tile floors adorn almost every room, while the furnishings rely on simple silhouettes and an earthy color palette to blend with the pastoral surroundings without feeling antiquated.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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While that edict seems antiquated with the realities of the House settlement, the settlement doesn’t nullify or supersede appellate precedent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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Nearly 60 years later, El Sombrero remains a classic old-time restaurant, almost like a little museum of Tex-Mex food on the edge of the north Fort Worth suburb.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Historically, bootlegging went hand in hand with old-time music.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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