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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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The silhouette combined suede and tonal fabric with clean lines and a compact profile that evoked retro athletic sneakers.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
20 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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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.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
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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The modern Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar system replaced the aircraft’s antiquated radar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Farms open up between the forestry, and the antiquated Martindale Chief Diner hangs on a curb.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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