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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Everclear brought the vintage KROQ energy with a full mini-set of alt-rock perennials.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Matthews scored a vintage-looking goal in Philadelphia over the weekend and continues to pile up shots.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Velvet headboards, lightbulb sconces, and record players add vintage appeal, and moody portraits by Atlanta College of Art graduate Sharon Shapiro were inspired by the Clermont Lounge dancers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Everclear brought the vintage KROQ energy with a full mini-set of alt-rock perennials.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The design captures Markarian’s signature aesthetic while embracing the festive spirit of the season, merging vintage influences with modern sophistication to create a label that feels timeless, evocative and celebratory.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Matthews scored a vintage-looking goal in Philadelphia over the weekend and continues to pile up shots.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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The historic downtown is full of antique mining relics and quirky businesses.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, they will be curated over time with vintage and antique moments that tell a story.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The host noted the date of the insurrection, following President Joe Biden's win over Trump in the 2020 election for president, early on.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Irving’s Anta line consists of his two signature basketball sneakers, as well as a lighter and lower-cut version of the first called the Kai 1 Speed and the Tribe, a lifestyle model influenced by retro skate shoes.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Many have been around for decades and have a delightfully retro feel, a striking contrast to the modern hipster aura that most cafés around the world wear.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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David Bowie personally appears on the cover of 24 of his solo albums, depicting himself as a bowl-cut heartthrob, an androgynous blond, a space alien in human disguise, a cigarette-smoking lounge creature, a sideways pair of legs, and an oddly undersized boxer.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Whether commuting for work or running errands, Dana is a carryall with ample space for essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, and sunglasses), along with a 13-inch laptop, water bottle, makeup, portable charger, lightweight jacket, snacks, and a notebook.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some nearby residents, including Sue Weston — the owner of Weston Gardens in Bloom, a historic garden located on Anglin Drive — have expressed fierce opposition to the data center.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 111 line-of-duty deaths in 2025 represent a near-historic low.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One film has dominated much of the season and shattered records, while the other carries an undercurrent of passion and historical weight that could resonate on a preferential Oscar ballot.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Others have expressed concern about nationalist rhetoric and disputes over historical memory, particularly regarding Hungary’s role in the Holocaust.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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