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
And over time, as these preservationists noted, old-time Aurorans became interested in their downtown again.
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Maybe such old-time sage advice still has legs in the days of advancing AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In 1966, Orin, the daughter of the old-time Hollywood stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, became the first woman to be named a permanent member of the New York Philharmonic.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Second place went to Attic Antiques ‘N Things, whose window featured old-time Santas.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Maybe such old-time sage advice still has legs in the days of advancing AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
In 1966, Orin, the daughter of the old-time Hollywood stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, became the first woman to be named a permanent member of the New York Philharmonic.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Second place went to Attic Antiques ‘N Things, whose window featured old-time Santas.
—Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
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The fabrics are versatile enough to look polished when washed clean or more relaxed with vintage washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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Sentimental family keepsakes such as a pair of baby shoes also make for a lovely display along with a framed photograph or a stack of vintage children's books.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Similarly, Ralph Lauren has reminded shoppers of its legacy, trading space-age materials for oak walls, antique fixtures and vintage paintings. 4.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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An antique mirror from the same time frame is also on display.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The bright flame shade is the perfect summer red, matching with everything from retro white sneakers to strappy leather sandals or wedges.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Candidates are largely barred from traditional campaigning, a policy to try to level the playing field among candidates with different campaign funds.—
Jack Nicas,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Further, as shown in the historical data, periods of a weaker US dollar do not uniformly lead to higher US Treasury bond yields.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Most of it is invented, but the beginning was inspired by historical incidents.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Set once again at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach, ticket and lineup information for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
24 May 2025
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Starmer met Trump in the Oval Office earlier this year armed with an invitation from Charles to a historic second state visit, all part of efforts to pave the way for Britain to get a U.S. trade deal, which eventually was forthcoming.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Sure, Wimbledon is the Major most associated with prim and proper antiquated rituals.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-time. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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