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Recent Examples of old-world This intoxicating story blends old-world magic and modern-day mystery (plus shipwrecks and a dash of sexism) with a delicious side of amore. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 July 2025 This old-world style pub serves the best Irish coffee in Louisville Whether or not guests are fans of a little fire, the spice level of all Amazing Thai dishes can be adjusted. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The grime was exhilarating, and the glamorous boutiques opening between old-world vestiges — hat stores, bridal shops — gave the neighborhood a sense of urgency. Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025 For the Classic Bride For the bride who favors tradition and old-world charm, Prada’s pleated silk halter gown, cinched at the waist, feels effortlessly refined. Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for old-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
Adjective
  • Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • The historic yet modernized living spaces span three levels and boast a mix of hardwood and tile floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, vintage light fixtures, and interior doors crafted from solid wood.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
  • This artsy, walkable stretch of downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries, each one worth poking around in.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Adjective
  • Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
    Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 July 2025
  • With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • An additional 18 pot still whiskeys won Gold, demonstrating that Ireland’s most traditional whiskey style continues to elevate the standards for flavor, complexity, and craftsmanship.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The left-handed bat seems to have a more traditional torpedo shape.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 12 July 2025
  • Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The long stretch of beach, starting with South Pointe Park and its 450-foot pier at the top of historic Washington Avenue, is a fine place to take in the postcard-ready image of Miami and enjoy the sunset over the cityscape.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
  • And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 July 2025
  • In Missouri, an antiquated computer system and an insufficient number of employees available to handle benefit paperwork have been highlighted in recent years.
    Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Foghorn Stringband: This old-time American string music band has eight albums, thousands of shows, more than 25 years of touring under their belts and a new generation of roots musicians following their lead.
    Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 14 July 2025
  • La Bistro, 722 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, is an old-time fine-dining Italian restaurant open nightly for dinner.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2025

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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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