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
If that’s up your alley, check out Fox & Locke, an old-timey grocery store that's been turned into a venue and barbecue joint.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The day after Thanksgiving, Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the town's monthlong celebration, featuring everything from a hometown parade to an old-timey tree lighting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Say, for instance, a fluffy Sasquatch, or a crooner of a moon in pajamas singing an old-timey lullaby to all the little ones seated cross-legged on the floor.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Feed me memes and tinfoil and old-timey film strips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
The day after Thanksgiving, Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas kicks off the town's monthlong celebration, featuring everything from a hometown parade to an old-timey tree lighting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Say, for instance, a fluffy Sasquatch, or a crooner of a moon in pajamas singing an old-timey lullaby to all the little ones seated cross-legged on the floor.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Feed me memes and tinfoil and old-timey film strips.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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The vintage dessert is kind of like if a coffee cake and a blueberry crisp had a baby.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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People could also try classic tabletop games from decades ago, brought by a person who specializes in vintage games.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Each room is uniquely designed with antique furnishings, high ceilings, and classic decor that reflects the building’s heritage.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Use the striped side for an elevated beachy style, face the florals up for a more antique feel, or mix and match them with your favorite combination.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Fans of the classic Boston Clogs, rejoice—the best-selling style is now available in a chunky suede platform, which blends retro visuals with modern comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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To create a retro bob of your own, begin by combing out your hair, then straighten it, curling the ends inward.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Wood beam ceilings and rustic red tile floors adorn almost every room, while the furnishings rely on simple silhouettes and an earthy color palette to blend with the pastoral surroundings without feeling antiquated.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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While that edict seems antiquated with the realities of the House settlement, the settlement doesn’t nullify or supersede appellate precedent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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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
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Historically, bootlegging went hand in hand with old-time music.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Metal barricades surrounded Madison Square Garden and police checkpoints were up around Penn Station as city officials scrambled to prevent a repeat of Wednesday night’s chaos, when dozens of fans were taken into custody after the Knicks’ historic comeback.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Smith helped catalyze the 49ers’ historic turnaround during his rookie season in 2011 thanks to his ability to disrupt quarterbacks.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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