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 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 Historically, bootlegging went hand in hand with old-time music. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for old-time

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Attend a lecture on vintage quilts or a workshop on using Instagram.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Much of the action centers on Warren Street, a lively main thoroughfare lined with independent boutiques, art galleries, vintage shops, bookstores, cafés, and farm-to-table eateries.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of vintage

Adjective

The couple seeks out new additions from antique dealers, private sellers and auctions.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Hudson One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming stops, Hudson has become a favorite among antique hunters, art lovers, and hip New Yorkers looking for an easy weekend escape.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of antique

Adjective

Adorned with retro wooden paneling, flashes of pistachio-green and pink Formica, and architectural murals that reimagine the glass decoration of Milan’s famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping emporium, the space evokes a classic Milanese café.

— Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
The Sperry Authentic Original 2-eye Jelly Boat Shoes are a playful spin on the classic boat shoe, with a retro transparent coating and nautically-inspired laces.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of retro

Adjective

Aid agencies say mistrust, misinformation about Ebola, and resistance to restrictions on traditional burial practices have fueled hostility toward health workers and complicated efforts to contain the outbreak.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, said the legislation targets large companies that use extensive consumer data to maximize profits rather than small businesses offering traditional discounts or coupons.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

The beauty lies in part to its gothic Ford Complex — funded by Henry Ford and his wife — and the many historical buildings that wound up earning it a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
After all, household debt balances are elevated, borrowing costs are still expensive by historical standards and inflation is driving up the costs of just about everything, adding pressure to borrowers' budgets.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

The Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs will follow in early July and then the series will shift to historic Saratoga for the Jim Dandy Stakes (late July, early August) and Travers Stakes (late August).

— Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
These pictorial cards also capture scenes along the Fox River, as well as schools, churches, hotels, historic buildings, bridges, the railroad, events and celebrations.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

Comptroller Brooke Lierman acknowledged that Maryland needed to improve its return rate and modernize its antiquated systems.

— Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.

— Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiquated

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