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
Texas’ temple of old-time Reuben or Ruthie deli sandwiches had not taken credit cards for 60 years.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
One permanent gallery features some of the Hilberts’ collection of 400 old-time radios.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Click through our gallery to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026.
—Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
One permanent gallery features some of the Hilberts’ collection of 400 old-time radios.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Click through our gallery to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026.
—Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
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Inside, vintage Jet magazine covers, family heirlooms, and historic photographs create an intimate space where food, memory, and community come together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The films land amid growing academic and curatorial interest in vintage erotica.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In the northernmost part of Delaware, coal-burning steam locomotives still chug along historic rails, pulling travelers in antique passenger coaches.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The legacy continues with entertainment, historical characters, antique cars, food trucks, children’s activities, artisans and a petting zoo.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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These 12 recipes prove the retro dessert still deserves a place at today’s table.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
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Part of the fun of a retro recipe is the lore.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Set along the Ashley River, guests learn traditional crabbing techniques while gaining insight into the Gullah Geechee heritage, local ecosystem, and history of the Lowcountry.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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His work, including the 2018 novel Mannelig in Chains (again available in English), is particularly relevant for its focus on historical memory, which speaks to the heart of Russian propaganda around the war in Ukraine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The paragraphs in question are summarizing the historical background or context of the stories, with some instances containing the same 30 words in a row, or near identical passages with a word or phrase slightly tweaked.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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This historic settlement reflects an institutional and fundamental cultural shift away from radical ‘gender’ ideology.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Not only is Benyamin’s graduation historic for the university, but his educational accomplishments are rare.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Though Jordan and Tammy had raised their biological twins since they were born — and had the full support of their surrogate — they were required by antiquated state law to adopt their own babies.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-time. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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