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
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Bottega Conticelli objets d’arts from leather and wood include vintage-style steamer trunks that conceal in-suite televisions and fragrant stationery items.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
Page, our master of style, tells us her painting philosophy, her vintage shopping advice, what's next on her DIY list, and her perspective as a first-time homeowner.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Dotted along Lake Shore Drive are a few gift shops, antique stores, and lakeside dining options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Not only is the route loaded with some of the best seafood shacks in the state, but it’s also studded with antique shops, local makers, and boutique hotels that are worth the trip.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Some of the 2026 kitchen tile trends include retro rhapsody, organic depth and texture, and eclectic artistry.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Vintage memorabilia, chrome accents, retro booths, and tabletop jukeboxes complete the diner’s unmistakable mid-century atmosphere.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The technology was largely depicted as a portal to the future, a tonic for the ailing Los Angeles production sector, and a way to finally wriggle free from the bonds of antiquated studio protocols.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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When leaders continue applying old frameworks to environments that no longer behave predictably, the result can show up as misaligned outcomes, antiquated processes, and teams that stop telling the truth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Launched in Taiwan last month to the sound of drums and a traditional lion dance, the 21,000-ton civilian vessel connects the northern Taiwan port of Keelung with the island of Ishigaki, in southwestern Japan’s idyllic Okinawa prefecture.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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These reforms stripped the dominant Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of its historical control of the regional government, driving it into active opposition.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Everything was building over the past two years, from the historic in-season overhaul two seasons ago to the high-profile additions ahead of the March trade deadline, towards a championship run this spring.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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So that’s just historic and incredible and really is so newsworthy to be, why to go in 2026.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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“Oldfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldfangled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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