as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the theater has been painstakingly restored to its old-world elegance
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Recent Examples of old-world
The hotel is the ideal mix of modern comfort with old-world charm.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Some are quite cosmopolitan; others are distinctly old-world.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Check out this old-world platform bed with round ornamental finials on the slats and enough space underneath for storage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
From scalloped edges to strategic color pairings, here’s how to channel old-world charm in a fresh, modern way.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Some are quite cosmopolitan; others are distinctly old-world.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2025
Check out this old-world platform bed with round ornamental finials on the slats and enough space underneath for storage.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
From scalloped edges to strategic color pairings, here’s how to channel old-world charm in a fresh, modern way.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
Adjective
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Barcelona Barcelona boasts 90 vintage shops across the city and has the fourth highest average rating, at 4.64.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The rest are stored in a vintage Louis Vuitton trunk in the attic.—
Parker Henry,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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An antique secretary desk and two warm-wood chests contribute a grounding sense of age.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kelly Clarkson Home Gabi Console Table This compact table is made from both solid and engineered wood and has an antique finish that blends well with both traditional and farmhouse home decor styles.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Free Stage is known for drawing crowds with its mix of retro icons and crowd-pleasers.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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The inclusion of Polaroid cameras is a delightful touch, enhancing the retro vibe and creating lasting memories.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Everything packs down into the carrying bag, which has a separate pocket for the collapsible pole (a game changer for folks who have wrestled with traditional camping gear and stuff sacks).—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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The film is doing so well that Apple has abided by a traditional theatrical window, versus reversing course and slapping the film on Apple TV+.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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This city is surrounded by an array of activities like flea markets, gardens, beautiful mountainous landscapes, old silver mines and remarkable Mexican historical monuments.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The market-at-large is expensive by historical metrics.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Replays indicated the right-hander could’ve stopped and set his feet, but adrenaline amid a historic performance makes such clear thinking impossible.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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In a ruling released Aug. 15, Judge Dominic W. Lanza acknowledged that the Resolution Copper mine will destroy one of the Apache people's most sacred sites, could potentially inflict devastating environmental effects and use tremendous quantities of water as Arizona endures a historic drought.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In northern Michigan, the T phenomenon brought a flood of visitors onto an antiquated road system.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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But many other young women are winking at this type of antiquated femininity while engaging with it.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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In the late 1960s, his fellow Brit Marc Bolan — frontman of Tyrannosaurus Rex, which later became T. Rex — was concurrently paying dues and shaping a new sound that would inject a mix of esoteric lyrics, folkie psychedelia and androgyny into old-time rock & roll.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Just steps away, on the other side of Alturas Street, is Goody’s Soda Fountain, an old-time ice cream and candy parlor.—
Angela Palermo
July 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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