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
For old-world flavor, the Antonovka, Cox Orange Pippin, Orleans Reinette, and Seek-no-Further all shine in cider, applesauce, and pies.
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Nicole Spurlock is a designer based in Amarillo, TX, who specializes in interiors with an old-world flair.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Just a 40-minute drive southwest of Tivoli Gardens, the 156-room property is a coastal reprieve in the old-world, cobblestoned town of Køge.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
A lot of the film’s leisurely old-world sensibility comes from its bucolic Connecticut locations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Nicole Spurlock is a designer based in Amarillo, TX, who specializes in interiors with an old-world flair.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Just a 40-minute drive southwest of Tivoli Gardens, the 156-room property is a coastal reprieve in the old-world, cobblestoned town of Køge.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
A lot of the film’s leisurely old-world sensibility comes from its bucolic Connecticut locations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
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Many vintage fashion enthusiasts and Lilly Pulitzer collectors specifically seek out white label pieces for their classic prints, silhouettes, and legacy value.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Maison Bonnet — Need a pair of vintage sunglasses recreated?—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, those were made using antique books and aged paper to better mimic the look of archival documentation before being attached to the works themselves.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Years ago a friend visiting New Mexico went there and bought an antique sterling silver bell to tie around her cat’s neck, which seemed like something either Holly Golightly or Marie Antoinette would have done.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reducing screentime That sense of intention is part of the draw for 23-year-old content creator Chonnie Alfonso, who typically features retro gadgets on her YouTube channel.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Michigan Lake Shore Resort, Saugatuck Lake Shore's retro vibe is the real deal—Joseph and Anna Milauckas built the place as a motor inn in 1952.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Crypto apps like Coinbase have begun to diversify into non-crypto assets, and more traditional retail finance apps like Robinhood have begun to dip their toes into areas like tokenized stocks.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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People are in the right conditions, so meetings are more meaningful than in a traditional market where everything is back-to-back.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But this island destination also boasts a walkable downtown, natural beauty, historical fort, top-notch golf courses, and a mix of both luxe resorts and quaint inns.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Kon Knueppel’s presence couldn’t spur the Charlotte Hornets to any historical luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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Areas affected by historic buildings are mostly in the city’s urban core.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The game started with a historic first quarter in which the home team scored 36 points, which marked the franchise’s highest-scoring first quarter since 2023, per the team.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Sitting on a worn wooden chair in the garden on a cool Tuesday afternoon, Chambers, 43, a professional glass and metalsmith, reflected on his antiquated strain of craftsmanship.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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My plan also involves the demolition of the antiquated Men’s Central Jail (after a replacement is found).—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The menu has evolved over time, but the restaurant has made a point of preserving its old-time charm.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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