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
The two guitarists formed an old-time music unit, Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions, and went electric with the rock band the Warlocks, before finally taking the name the Grateful Dead in 1965.
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Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
Three separate jams, blues/folk, bluegrass/old-time, and Celtic, occurring simultaneously at the Carroll Arts Center in different rooms.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
And Guiducci is trying to revive a certain old-time magazine swagger around the 40th floor of Condé Nast’s offices at One World Trade Center.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The retro newbies will also assuredly be polarizing from old-time favorites.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Chris Morris, Variety, 10 Jan. 2026
Three separate jams, blues/folk, bluegrass/old-time, and Celtic, occurring simultaneously at the Carroll Arts Center in different rooms.
—Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
And Guiducci is trying to revive a certain old-time magazine swagger around the 40th floor of Condé Nast’s offices at One World Trade Center.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The retro newbies will also assuredly be polarizing from old-time favorites.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
Adjective
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Waller points to the rise in demand for vintage styles, where sourcing certain products requires insider knowledge and relationships with specific dealers.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kate Middleton harkened back to the 1960s with a vintage coat during a visit to Wales on Tuesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And that’s aside from the money that the next owner will have to sink into repairing and upgrading the antique building, expected to be well over $100 million.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
3 Feb. 2026
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For years, simple pine chests with large, circular knobs have been a dime a dozen at antique stores.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The retro style is really just icing on the cake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Looks aside, the key aspect of Bryant’s Air Force 1 Low Protro are the internal changes made to the retro basketball shoe.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While a tweed suit and ruffle blouse can feel a little stuffy and traditional, these eye-catching, glittering gold necklaces add a welcome touch of shine to give this look a fresh feel.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Rose Bowl will remain a College Football Playoff quarterfinal for the next two seasons — and likely the four after that — holding down its traditional spot as the afternoon anchor of the New Year’s Day lineup.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Young readers who can’t get enough historical fiction will want to check out this new adventure from beloved children’s novelist Avi.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The building was under the control of the Capone and Torrio families, as well as the Chicago Outfit, during the Prohibition era, according to historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while its facade may blend in with the rest of the city's historic stone architecture, the interiors tell a different story.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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If Everett applied this level of discipline to a stadium proposal, Boston should apply at least the same standard to White Stadium — a venue proposed in the middle of a historic park, with no on-site parking and access through residential streets.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Our antiquated tax code should be reformed to reduce reliance on the personal income tax and raise revenue in a more predictable way.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In a world where physical video games are swiftly becoming antiquated, the move signals the company’s desire to modernize.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-time. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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