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
Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
One Windsor man was there to see all of it, and on Saturday, he was honored with a vintage military salute for his 105th birthday.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Eventually, their burst of energy in the second half led to Thompson’s winning goal in the final eight minutes of the match, reminiscent of a vintage Christen Press-style goal.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Laura Ashley is big on the thrifting scene and TikTok is all over the look, but the brand is still channeling those vintage vibes today.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
One Windsor man was there to see all of it, and on Saturday, he was honored with a vintage military salute for his 105th birthday.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Designed to fit you like your favorite pair of vintage jeans, these low-rise pants have an effortless, cool slouch silhouette.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Eventually, their burst of energy in the second half led to Thompson’s winning goal in the final eight minutes of the match, reminiscent of a vintage Christen Press-style goal.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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More dinosaur bones, figurines and paleontological touches share space with antique hardwood furniture in the lobby area, along with the usual hotel signage and amenities.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event was originally scheduled to take place on the same date, but at a location more than 8,000 miles away at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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April 7 will also be the next court date for a pending traffic ticket.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This retro treat never goes out of style as far as we're concerned.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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For an artist whose hits have leaned heavily into funk-pop anthems and retro-modern grooves, opening his first solo album in a decade with a bolero is an unexpected statement — but a fearless embrace of his cultural and artistic heritage.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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With the additional space and upgraded infrastructure, the site can now process and deliver missiles more than 50 percent faster than before.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Wizards carried a 10-game losing streak into Saturday and were four days removed from the historic ignominy of allowing 83 points to Miami’s Bam Adebayo.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The food and drink The restaurant, Café Montesol, pays homage to the hotel’s historic past life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The president is fighting against historical headwinds for the party in power and, like President Joe Biden before him, is navigating voter anxiety about the cost of living in America.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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The four-story, brick-faced building was constructed in 1926 as the Hamline Hotel and later renamed the Kimball Hotel, which holds at least a small place in the historical run-up to the civil rights era.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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