OLDFANGLED Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

oldfangled

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈfaŋ-gəld

Definition of oldfangled

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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Kids had their stash of Beanie Babies, while moms had their vintage plate collections displayed in a china cabinet or on their walls.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
For Halloween, look for the more interesting items that can’t be found in retail stores, such as vintage items like blow molds and anything paper mâché.

— Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of vintage

Adjective

Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
The Winnetu Oceanside Resort offers a respite from the hustle and bustle with a gamut of activities that run from tennis and yoga to a ride on an antique fire truck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of antique

Adjective

Some of our friends, who’d assumed that abstract art was all that any longer really mattered, were wondering if Jack’s nudes were radical or retro or if retro was the new radical.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
The end result is a retro sci-fi building with high-tech-like pipes drawing one’s attention.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of retro

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Costco online cake ordering updates antiquated system The online cake ordering feature was first revealed to be on the way by Costco CEO Ron Vachris in the company's quarterly earnings call in December 2025.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Additionally, interviews and encounters with the slain officers’ family members also illustrate the cost and harm of a job that was formed in the early 19th century and remains antiquated and unchanged in our 21st-century world.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiquated

Adjective

As the traditional 60/40 equities and bonds portfolio mix comes under greater pressure amid supply shocks, inflation pressures and bond market volatility, alternative investments, like private markets, are moving into sharp focus.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
In a move away from the traditional group stages, the league phase is designed to be fair through a seeding system.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

The billionaire chairman and CEO of WorldQuant has been a pioneer in applying AI and other technologies to vast collections of data, looking to build predictive models from historical information.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
At that perilous moment, the players put football in perspective and sensed the historical implications of failing to acknowledge the event’s gravity.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

The record may come as no surprise after a summer marked by extreme weather, from wildfires to floods, and on the cusp of what scientists believe will be a historic El Niño.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026
As redevelopment of the historic Brookhill Village complex in South End moves forward, developers are looking for funds to extend and beautify roadways in the enclave.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

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