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
Hosted by Airbnb superhost Ashley, the Tetonia saloon mixes an old-timey look with modern amenities such as a gas fireplace, pool table and barbecue grill.
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Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Sounds good, but the real reason behind this is that popular whiskey brand Bulleit, which is owned by drinks giant Diageo, sued Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in 2017, claiming that Redemption’s bottles were too similar (both had a sort of old-timey, saloon-style design).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the fact that old-timey Americana is generally on brand for old Jack Frost.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Swinging doors, too, very old-timey.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
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Hali Smith
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Sounds good, but the real reason behind this is that popular whiskey brand Bulleit, which is owned by drinks giant Diageo, sued Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in 2017, claiming that Redemption’s bottles were too similar (both had a sort of old-timey, saloon-style design).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Despite the fact that old-timey Americana is generally on brand for old Jack Frost.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Swinging doors, too, very old-timey.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for old-timey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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Gone is the vintage Magic Flyer, once Magic Mountain’s oldest coaster (the park’s eldest thrill seeker is now Gold Rusher).—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The pair packed on the PDA, with Perry in a vintage white halter-neck Lanvin gown with rose embellishments and her brunette hair styled into an updo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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It’s made from iron, has an antique-looking bronze finish, and is designed with a cut-out floral pattern for a touch of flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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In Turpentine, after her son hires friends to steal the family’s antique gun collection to pay off a debt, a mother steps in to clean up the mess, triggering a chain of events that stretch the family bond to its limit.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Tasting History with Max Miller, a popular YouTube channel with over four million subscribers, has garnered almost 425,000 views (and counting) on his video making the retro recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Much to the delight of comfort-minded dressers everywhere, loose, retro activewear has gone supernova this year.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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That's far lower than the traditional 90-day window, and significantly lower than the more modern 45-day barrier.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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The event also featured traditional performance elements, including a vibrant dancer, as city officials and community members marked the beginning of the project.—
Maddie White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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At the outset, the tech companies operated in a legal space that the country’s antiquated commercial code had not yet mapped.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Many continue to use antiquated customer data models or adhere to conventional marketing tactics.—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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For many, the preservation of this traditional craft is a way to heal historical wounds and look brightly to the future.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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But of course, the systemic racism and violence at the root of those protests runs as deep as the founding of America itself, and artworks addressing those realities foster a more substantive historical reckoning today.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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In fact, Grumpy considers an old-time favorite, the treelike 'Pee Gee' or 'Grandiflora', the crepe myrtle of the North.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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During Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March), the foundation also leads specific tours with a narrow focus on the historic contributions of each group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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