as in antique
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the designer's bracelets and necklaces have the vintage look of jewelry from the 1920s
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Recent Examples of vintage
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The dial takes design cues from the Chronomètre Contemporain—the first eponymous watch Rexhepi released—with a layout that evokes vintage pocket watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Anchoring the space are vintage finds with serious pedigree.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The dial takes design cues from the Chronomètre Contemporain—the first eponymous watch Rexhepi released—with a layout that evokes vintage pocket watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Retail vendors will range from Steamy Lit (romance novels) to Grandpa’s Closet (vintage apparel) and Golden Era Kits (nostalgic soccer jerseys).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Anchoring the space are vintage finds with serious pedigree.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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The baroness gave Epstein interior design tips and picked out antique furniture and vases worth more than $500,000 for the financier to buy for his properties.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Inside, antique touches have been preserved, and the stately rooms feature intricately detailed ceilings and fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Town leaders must now arrange a date for a meeting of summit participants.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Universal Music shares year to date.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The modern-retro design is a throwback to Glyfada Beach’s 1960s heyday, with way more pizzazz than the folding chairs and boxy cabanas that originally lined the shore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sneakers in a soft pink color with a retro sole harkens back to another era without getting stuck there.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Back then in the race, the goal was to beat the Soviet Union in space and to the moon, which was accomplished.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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With 33 seconds remaining, after scoring five straight points and in possession of the ball, the Warriors used Curry’s gravity to draw defenders out of the paint, giving Gary Payton II enough space to catch a pass from Draymond Green and put in a layup for a 116-115 lead.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There were questions, as late as Friday, whether the 26,700-seat stadium would be ready to host the historic occasion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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And with those words from Mission Control on April 2, the Artemis II astronauts were given the green light to fire up their engine, leave Earth orbit and head for their historic rendezvous with the moon.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Online and in podcasts, historical revisionism thrived.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Still, Platner will have to overcome historical precedent to beat Mills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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