oldfangled

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈfaŋ-gəld How to pronounce oldfangled (audio)
Definition of oldfanglednext
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time those big solid-iron phones are an oldfangled reminder of the time when you had to rent a phone from the telephone company

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldfangled
  1. vintage
  2. antique
  3. retro
  4. antiquated
  5. traditional
  6. historical
  7. historic
Adjective
  • The looks kicked off at the welcome party and rehearsal dinner with a vintage tartan Ralph Lauren dress paired with a burgundy Dries Van Noten coat.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Why scarcity matters in vintage fashion resale Scarcity is another big piece of the puzzle.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • This hotel’s raw concrete and brushed stainless steel are punctuated by pieces from Verner Panton, Tommaso Barbi, and Florian Schulz and, more surprisingly, antique castle doors.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • For the Hudson Valley ceremony, Aemilia wore a Kamparett dress, Prounis earrings, Alaia wedges, and an antique wax flower crown from eBay.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • This color choice was then replicated again for the shoe’s retro release in 2009.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That someone with a voice as communicative and constantly evolving as Bridges is often reduced to a retro aesthete is a shame.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • Adopting techniques from classic-Hollywood style, cinematographers dusted off antiquated equipment, using tungsten bulbs instead of LEDs to create the low-key contrasts typical of the genre.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Furthermore, its green monochrome display will likely feel antiquated once full-color waveguide tech matures.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • As with its previous gear releases, PD EDC is bypassing traditional retail avenues to bring this project to fruition.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • But the work’s critics also appeal to its past; actual encounter is informed by historical circumstances, which means looking back.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The bill would have directed state agencies to recognize historical inequities affecting tribes, and to consult with them on water projects, plans and policies.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.
    — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Of course, Hemingway and McCarthy weren’t writing amid democratic backsliding and historic polarization.
    — Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of historic
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“Oldfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldfangled. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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