as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Recent Examples of old-timey
There’s something for everyone there: a zoo, playgrounds and an old-timey trainyard for the kids; challenging and steep trails for hikers; dirt paths for equestrians; paved roads for bikers; diverse flora and fauna for nature enthusiasts; and museums for the science and history learners.
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David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Choate awkwardly lip syncs at an old-timey microphone.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Set on full blast, the July is quiet; gone are those old-timey window unit vibrations.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025
Players could hunt buffalo, talk to Swedes and slowly make their way across the Great Plains and Rockies with pixelated graphics and old-timey music rendered weirdly futuristic by the Apple II’s primitive music card.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
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David Allan, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Choate awkwardly lip syncs at an old-timey microphone.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Set on full blast, the July is quiet; gone are those old-timey window unit vibrations.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 May 2025
Players could hunt buffalo, talk to Swedes and slowly make their way across the Great Plains and Rockies with pixelated graphics and old-timey music rendered weirdly futuristic by the Apple II’s primitive music card.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
Adjective
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The vintage weather was perfect and allowed for early ripening.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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When Tanner moved a few years later, an antique dealer took possession.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four Best Coupe Champagne Glasses Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The revisions, which also say the vaccines are no longer advised during pregnancy, add to the confusion surrounding the Trump administration's move to bypass the traditional system for immunization advice through expert review and CDC guidance.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the whole idea of learning needs seems antiquated.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The airport, situated outside the city, was antiquated, but their hotel, the Excelsior, was all Art Deco glamour and gleaming chandeliers.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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On June 6, Predator: Killer of Killers debuted on Hulu, exploring how the Yautja aliens have affected historical eras from the Vikings to feudal Japan.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Calico Mine Ride is a leisurely, family-friendly, old-time train ride on ore cars through an impressive recreation of a working gold mine.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Wait a second, the retort goes, the old-time adage is that to the victor go the spoils.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Your town may have a trash pickup walk, a Thanksgiving turkey trot or a stroll to historic sites.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Congress passed the historic bank bailout during her first semester.—
Megan Greenwell,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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