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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The vintage-pink hue is perfect for the season, and the A-line cut brings fluid movement without overwhelming petite frames.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole trove of vintage in Abask’s digital inventory, which includes rare designer finds, handmade one-of-ones, and other unsurprisingly upscale home goods.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The vintage-pink hue is perfect for the season, and the A-line cut brings fluid movement without overwhelming petite frames.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
Denim Archeology is inspired by the collector, researcher and vintage enthusiast.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s a whole trove of vintage in Abask’s digital inventory, which includes rare designer finds, handmade one-of-ones, and other unsurprisingly upscale home goods.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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Decorative pieces from the previous owner’s collection—antique maps, farm tools, and pottery vessels—add character.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Artisan Parfumeur is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations at Milan Design Week through a tie-up with eclectic antique dealer Antoine Billore, who is taking over a Milanese apartment to present his first collection of hybrid furniture derived from upcycled pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are dolled up for date night at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in Santa Monica, California, on April 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Billy Strings has been forced to postpone immediately upcoming tour dates after breaking his leg, mid-show, during a gig Saturday night in Charlottesville, Va.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the musical experimentation feels like pure young, especially Parker’s use of falsetto, the contemporary-retro sound of a Hammond organ and young’s own improvisational sense.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence opted for a more retro aesthetic with a denim-on-denim ensemble (also spotted on Oprah).—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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By combining the material with airy grasses and perennials, Grace has designed a soft-looking, drought-tolerant space that's also easygoing.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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On many systems, deleting them merely removes their addresses from a registry, freeing the space to be overwritten.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Students walk past paintings of historical scenes that include Betsy Ross sewing an American flag and down hallways lined with portraits of the Founding Fathers.—
Lauren Lumpkin,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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As the study authors stated, the historical sources on the Roman Empire typically don’t include information about the provinces far from the capital.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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