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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
For a creative situation only possible thanks to futuristic technology, a focus on radio promotion may seem an old-school approach.
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Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The unit is in an old-school full-service doorman building with a nice rooftop garden.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
During the summer, a fun old-school activity would be a slip ‘n slide!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The first release by Snocaps — a band name shared by a tooth-cracking old-school movie theater candy and a kneecapping new-school cannabis product — suggests as much.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
The unit is in an old-school full-service doorman building with a nice rooftop garden.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
During the summer, a fun old-school activity would be a slip ‘n slide!
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 Nov. 2025
The first release by Snocaps — a band name shared by a tooth-cracking old-school movie theater candy and a kneecapping new-school cannabis product — suggests as much.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
Adjective
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Collaborating with stylist Ryan Hastings, Lawrence wore the heels with a vintage Dolce & Gabbana black wool button-down dress.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Travelers booking in the first-class car enjoy padded seating at a table and a vintage interior enhanced with Christmas decor.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Current challenges Building Electric Road Systems (ERS) is significantly more expensive than traditional highway construction.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some suggest this is because climate change is interfering with the flowering and pollination of some of the animals’ traditional sources of food.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Roswear Wide-Leg Jeans With a triple-button fly, high-rise waist, and wide leg, these jeans bring a retro edge that’s back in style.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The property has a special kind of refined, vintage charm, replete with relics like a retro annunciator panel and fun shower tiles that share facts about the city’s history in every bathroom.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The conservative backlash isn’t surprising, but we were still left genuinely puzzled by the unshakable belief that a lesbian nun is as far-fetched a notion as a flying elephant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The texts emerged as Republicans have sought to link Democrats’ rhetoric to acts of political violence, including the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Kevin Breuninger,Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cross said railroad volunteer Rob Spurr led the restoration effort, which required tracking down parts for the antique bell.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Peruse pottery, antique cast-iron cookware and vintage vinyl at Gadsden Variety & Deli, and at Dusty Things, old books, toys and other collectibles await.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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The Vatican said Leo will travel to the town of Iznik, modern day Nicaea, for the anniversary and while in Turkey is expected to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Batholomew, the spiritual leader of the approximately 300 million Eastern orthodox Christians.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Both are now antiquated relics to be housed, and studied, in a museum.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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That outlook feels askew and antiquated.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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This old-time favorite is always a good idea.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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This year’s newest members included Hot Rize, the Bluegrass Cardinals, and the late Arnold Shultz, an old-time Black musician who remains a pioneering influence on the formation of bluegrass.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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