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 luxury accommodations there in particular reflect the old-world elegance of their surroundings through regal, velveteen decor, views of the Piazza della Repubblica and and beyond, plus fine-dining establishments that epitomize Italian hospitality.
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
But while Welch was indeed able to get an old-world industrial company to perform like a tech stock, the impact on his people could be brutal.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Add a coordinating duvet cover to bring decadent, old-world energy to even the most modern and minimal of bedrooms.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Lisbon is an accessible old-world capital city, with one of the lowest costs of living among Europe’s capitals.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
But while Welch was indeed able to get an old-world industrial company to perform like a tech stock, the impact on his people could be brutal.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Add a coordinating duvet cover to bring decadent, old-world energy to even the most modern and minimal of bedrooms.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
Lisbon is an accessible old-world capital city, with one of the lowest costs of living among Europe’s capitals.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
Adjective
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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At the 2025 Grammy Awards in February, Rodrigo styled a vintage cutout dress by Versace.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The space is filled with handmade, antique, and secondhand items including dishes, furniture, jewelry, and art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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This flattering duo not only elongates the legs, but also builds a vintage chic aesthetic that is irresistible to lovers of retro style with a contemporary twist.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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To the extent that Substack and other venues are the new journalism, maybe tomorrow’s teachers will be thriving in places other than traditional schools.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The last time Border Patrol averaged fewer than 9,000 monthly apprehensions along the southern border over a year was in the late 1960s, according to historical agency figures.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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This fits perfectly with the historical accounts stating that one of the ships burnt.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The historic anniversary commemorates the first act of the country's reunification on April 30, 1975 when Communist-run North Vietnam seized Saigon, the capital of the U.S.-backed South, renamed Ho Chi Minh City shortly after the war in honor of the North's founding leader.—
Minh Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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As luxury players patiently wait for new spaces to open up, unique offline moments, such as exhibitions, yearlong pop-up stores and VIP events, are being created in existing retail projects or memorable historic buildings to lure locals and Asian tourists.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Listen to old-time music, celebrate the Man of Steel, dig for dinosaur bones, hunt for Easter eggs or save lives by giving blood.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is a vast overturning of the old-time natural language processing (NLP) that used to be stilted and awkward to use, which has been shifted into a new version of NLP fluency of an at times startling or amazing caliber.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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