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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
And the coupon hunt is reviving the nostalgia of print coupons as old-school bargain-hunting culture has made its way to the internet.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The competition between Kayley and Genevieve has an old-school reality television flavor that is delectable to the Below Deck palate.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The film stars John Turturro as an old-school pickpocket who finds himself in a dangerous race against time through city streets.
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Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Outside of its nostalgic appearance, the Boom 2 also delivers sound performance like an old-school boombox.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The competition between Kayley and Genevieve has an old-school reality television flavor that is delectable to the Below Deck palate.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
The film stars John Turturro as an old-school pickpocket who finds himself in a dangerous race against time through city streets.
—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Outside of its nostalgic appearance, the Boom 2 also delivers sound performance like an old-school boombox.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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AerAware departs from traditional head-up displays and instead equips both pilots with a dual wearable system that delivers the same information to each cockpit seat.
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Inspired by the traditional Japanese spinning top beigoma (hence BEY-blade), the toy line first became a hit when it was debuted by toymaker Takara in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.
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With decor that celebrates its retro roots, guests can stretch their way through daily beach yoga classes, and use the Kimpton’s bikes, boogie boards, and children’s beach toys—all included in the daily resort fee.
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Texas is on the verge of mandating more than 5 million of its public school students to study Bible stories, as the state emerges as a leader in a national conservative effort to infuse Christian teachings into American classrooms.
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Lee raised his target from 7,700 as stronger corporate earnings offset a more conservative valuation outlook.
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More than 2,000 bird baths from Best Choice Products have been purchased in the past month, with many reviewers loving the antique look and its overall durability.
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Take a quick detour off the Pacific Coast Highway to explore quaint streets full of Danish architecture, antique shops, and restaurants.
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Right wing had long been a problem position, with No 10s such as Xavi Simons often being forced wide to plug a hole, or orthodox wingers failing to gel with the uber-attacking full-back Denzel Dumfries.
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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.
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The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar.
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Farms open up between the forestry, and the antiquated Martindale Chief Diner hangs on a curb.
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This old-time favorite is always a good idea.
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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.
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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