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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This time, however, the retro silhouettes are being taken over by whimsical, maximalist details.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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The resulting costume design and look of the country club feel simultaneously retro and timeless.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hotel’s outdoor lawn and event space has quickly become a hot wedding venue—nearly every weekend in the summer and fall was booked up.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 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
Adjective
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Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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