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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
As a result, many kids are looking for a more old-school approach to human interaction.
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Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
Emblazoned with an old-school scuba diver riding a prawn, the bag of Garlic Shrimp Chips was 100% getting added to my cart—and not just because of the quirky marketing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Ferguson, by his own admission, would have cast himself as an old-school groundsman before this project.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The menu branches out occasionally, offering Buffalo wings, fish plates, mini tacos and old-school Southern staples like gizzards and livers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Staff Author, Parents, 7 June 2026
Emblazoned with an old-school scuba diver riding a prawn, the bag of Garlic Shrimp Chips was 100% getting added to my cart—and not just because of the quirky marketing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Ferguson, by his own admission, would have cast himself as an old-school groundsman before this project.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The menu branches out occasionally, offering Buffalo wings, fish plates, mini tacos and old-school Southern staples like gizzards and livers.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 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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Edelstein, 60, observes that the vintage nature of her photographic reference material is key.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
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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The nine-time Grammy winner is surrounded by a collection of lion figurines, guitars, traditional hand drums and a piano.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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This retro cake recipe from the 1970s is apparently that good.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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The bulk of the money in the sneaker and apparel industry is made in lifestyle products, and consumer habits have shifted toward using running sneakers everyday as opposed to performance basketball shoes, except for retro products.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
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The vote came against the backdrop of conservative reform groups within the SBC, notably the Center for Baptist Leadership, seeing a major victory Tuesday in Florida pastor Willy Rice's election as the next Southern Baptist president.—
Jeana Fermi,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The mules sit on a conservative 55mm heel, which measures two inches.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 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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Tinubu’s two-year presidency has focused on fixing Nigeria’s ailing economy by cutting fuel subsidies, engineering a return to orthodox monetary policy at the central bank, taming inflation, and introducing a new tax regime.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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An ultra-orthodox school sat adjacent to the library, and its staff supplied the settlers with sleeping mats and air conditioning for the long night.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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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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At the outset, the tech companies operated in a legal space that the country’s antiquated commercial code had not yet mapped.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 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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Despite his badass Mandalorian bounty hunter credentials, Djarin proves refreshingly vulnerable, with various bad guys getting the better of him so often the film begins to resemble one of those old-time movie serials whose installments always ended with a cliffhanger.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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