OLD-TIME Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

old-time

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈtīm

Definition of old-time

as in vintage

pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating

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Recent Examples of old-time How about Berkeley native Rafael Casal in a small, sweet role as Sam’s son-in-law, Bill Pullman in a brief appearance, and a killer old-time soundtrack with nods to The Boss. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 21 May 2026 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 An old-time tent, replete with a vanity table and bench, stands in the center of the first reception room. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for old-time

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Adjective

An Oregon teenager paid $3 for a vintage uniform worn by one of basketball’s all-time greats.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
Coral necklaces are enjoying a new wave of popularity thanks to the resurgence of vintage aesthetics and, above all, the magnificent jewelry of the 1980s, now highly sought-after at flea markets and specialty shops.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Definition of vintage

Adjective

Its lacy layers, flutter sleeves, and antique white color also lend it enough charisma to play the leading role in a fairy tale.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026
To the right of the sink is a Thermador double oven, while on an adjacent wall is an island with an antique brick facade and a four-burner cooktop next to a stainless steel countertop.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of antique

Adjective

Meanwhile, traditional efforts to take undocumented immigrants into custody from their homes have become less effective.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

There are historical examples of teams that seemed dead in the water only to catch fire and make the playoffs.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
The interest is less in reproducing historical jewelry — no one is asking clients to dress like Julius Caesar — than in giving contemporary pieces the patina, uniqueness and narrative of objects that appear to have lived another life.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

Though the team failed to advance to the knockout round, its historic run inspired an outpouring of national pride, while uniting Haitians at home and abroad.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The port lies near the historic village of Tis, where archaeological remains date back to at least 2500 BCE.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

But Merrywood’s charms, both elegant and antiquated, might face the wrecking ball later this year.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
During his Superman press tour last year, Nicholas Hoult paraded around New York City wearing oversized totes, including the Prada Buckle antiquated leather bag.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Definition of antiquated

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