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
This intoxicating story blends old-world magic and modern-day mystery (plus shipwrecks and a dash of sexism) with a delicious side of amore.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
Adjective
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The left-handed bat seems to have a more traditional torpedo shape.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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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