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
Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Get creative and visit vintage retailers, boutique shops, and more to put together a unique combination of pieces that reflect your style.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The overall palette is subdued, steeped in vintage brown, which gives Dulude-De Celles’ present-day story a timeless quality.
—Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Get creative and visit vintage retailers, boutique shops, and more to put together a unique combination of pieces that reflect your style.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
The main sitting area, between the Coquille d’Or bar and the reception area, feels at once Art Deco and Arts & Crafts with its blend of old and modern– carpets with foliage motifs, a mix of travertine and oak, medieval tapestries and vintage Louis XIII-style armchairs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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Or would there be a brass scale marking the 1849 beginning of the Gold Rush, or an antique gas pump signifying the 1956 development of interstate highways?—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lithium-ion batteries have the highest energy density of any energy storage technology built to date.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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But court watcher and lawyer David Lat, who writes about the law, wondered recently whether an October publication date is a sign that Alito is staying put.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mirror images except for the fact that Jelani has his hair in dreads, while Ari goes with the more retro-look afro.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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Arnel Sancianco’s sets, Marcella Barbeau’s lighting and the more glittering of Jaymee Ngernwichit’s costumes seem to place us in a retro Euro-style disco world, where fun is typically a function of the strength of the cocktails consumed.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The rear seat space appears generous for the segment, and the tray is sized to meet both family and business needs.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Miniature wicker chairs, Beatrix Potter art prints, rocking horses, Fisher Price toys, and a strawberry-print carpet helped transform the space into a joyful wonderland for the two princes.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The upcoming historic mission, expected to lift off as soon as early March, will mark the first time humans have ventured to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years — and kick-start a new wave of lunar exploration that could answer enduring questions about Earth’s natural satellite.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Housed in a bulletproof case, the delicate bones reveal the saint’s ascetic life while strict security protects relics from historical theft.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki crafts a clever historical fiction story that appeals to both kids and adults, with eye-popping aerial battles and potent themes of war and political resistance.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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