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
Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 2 July 2025
Every Sunday: Guadalupe Street vintage market For a Sunday outing, head to Guadalupe Street between noon and 6 p.m. to explore a vintage market.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
The primary bathroom has been spruced up with new tile, while the secondary has kept its vintage tile and original tub.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
For a summer wedding, accessories like a vintage pillbox hat can add a personal touch to the sophisticated style.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 2 July 2025
Every Sunday: Guadalupe Street vintage market For a Sunday outing, head to Guadalupe Street between noon and 6 p.m. to explore a vintage market.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
Crews of friends showed out in curve-hugging jumpsuits, flowy maxi dresses, bold earrings, and vintage concert tees honoring the late greats.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 5 July 2025
The primary bathroom has been spruced up with new tile, while the secondary has kept its vintage tile and original tub.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Her aunt doesn’t have time to take her sightseeing, her cousin Céline is cool and dismissive, and her grandmother, who runs an antique shop, is distraught when a precious family heirloom—a drawing by Matisse—goes missing.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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More manicure inspo: Now, watch Madelyn Cline's cover shoot: Follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 July 2025
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The early childhood development nonprofit was notified that incoming grants would be awarded this summer, but the exact date was unknown, CEO and President Kara Waddell said in a statement in May.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Sean is going to show you one of the biggest companies in the space.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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Collagen cream is a notably burgeoning—and buzzy—category in the skin-care space these days.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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July 13, 1980: As part of a historic heat wave, temperatures reached 108 at Little Rock while Beedeville (Jackson County) topped out at a scorching 112. July 14, 1954: Forest fires burned thousands of acres of timberland as the result of an extended heat wave combined with low humidity and no rain.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Jota’s squad number, 20, matched the club’s historic number of titles which was secured in 2024-25, equaling the English club record of Manchester United.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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