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
Further afield, in Europe, old-world wines from France and Italy are complemented by fairy-tale-like settings cloaked in cypress trees and lavender fields.
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Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
La Saj Bistro uses an old-world-style heated dome to cook authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean fare.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But a closer look reveals the modern new builds and teardowns deliberately rebuilt in old-world styles to embody the former aesthetic.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, while not wanting to write a historical novel or write a novel in an old-world-y register, Vicente was keen to avoid anachronisms and therefore attempted not to include a single word or phrase that was not being used in Spanish two centuries ago.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
La Saj Bistro uses an old-world-style heated dome to cook authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean fare.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But a closer look reveals the modern new builds and teardowns deliberately rebuilt in old-world styles to embody the former aesthetic.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
For example, while not wanting to write a historical novel or write a novel in an old-world-y register, Vicente was keen to avoid anachronisms and therefore attempted not to include a single word or phrase that was not being used in Spanish two centuries ago.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
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The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those still using a 486 for one reason or another will still be able to run older Linux kernels and vintage operating systems—running old software without emulation or virtualization is one of the few reasons to keep booting up hardware this old.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The baroness gave Epstein interior design tips and picked out antique furniture and vases worth more than $500,000 for the financier to buy for his properties.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Inside, antique touches have been preserved, and the stately rooms feature intricately detailed ceilings and fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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The modern-retro design is a throwback to Glyfada Beach’s 1960s heyday, with way more pizzazz than the folding chairs and boxy cabanas that originally lined the shore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sneakers in a soft pink color with a retro sole harkens back to another era without getting stuck there.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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Powered by nutrient-dense lupini beans, Kaizen’s pasta, rice and mac & cheese deliver over 20 grams of protein per serving, 80-85% fewer carbs than traditional options and 15 grams of fiber while remaining gluten-free, non-GMO and kosher.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Online and in podcasts, historical revisionism thrived.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Still, Platner will have to overcome historical precedent to beat Mills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were questions, as late as Friday, whether the 26,700-seat stadium would be ready to host the historic occasion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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And with those words from Mission Control on April 2, the Artemis II astronauts were given the green light to fire up their engine, leave Earth orbit and head for their historic rendezvous with the moon.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Each advancement made the baseline antiquated.—
Alex Israel,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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These antiquated institutions barely provide heat in the winter and cannot cool down in the summer.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Click through our gallery to see some of our favorite surprise encounters, unexpected celebrity pairings, and old-time reunions at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2026.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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Porter promised a return to yesteryear in a speech that was a far cry from old-time political rhetoric.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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