1
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
But internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI’s ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
It’s made with the brand’s acclaimed Space Dye fabric and has cute, old-school piping for flair.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 May 2025
Reddit quickly latched onto Ciara's cake storage theory, and the resulting thread indicated that keeping cake in the oven is an old-school practice throughout the South.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
And at an old-school place like this, wedges of homemade pie for dessert are a must.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
It’s made with the brand’s acclaimed Space Dye fabric and has cute, old-school piping for flair.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 May 2025
Reddit quickly latched onto Ciara's cake storage theory, and the resulting thread indicated that keeping cake in the oven is an old-school practice throughout the South.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
And at an old-school place like this, wedges of homemade pie for dessert are a must.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The vintage weather was perfect and allowed for early ripening.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four Best Coupe Champagne Glasses Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The rescission request follows grousing from conservative Republicans that the budget plan the House recently approved only after Trump visited Capitol Hill would significantly raise the federal debt in coming years.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2025
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Its rustling stirs the tension in a radicalizing conservative society, while its wailing heralds the irreversible consequences of raging human emotion.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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When Tanner moved a few years later, an antique dealer took possession.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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However, the whole idea of learning needs seems antiquated.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The airport, situated outside the city, was antiquated, but their hotel, the Excelsior, was all Art Deco glamour and gleaming chandeliers.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Demand has stayed relatively strong as inventory levels for used vehicles – 2.2 million – remain low compared with historical levels.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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To say how Sugar Hill’s Black residents fared in court would spoil the enjoyment of this suspenseful tale, which has put Lurie on a new path in writing historical fiction.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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