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
Leondra Head, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Colorado dominated the puck in the middle period, but some combination of the Avs’ struggles handling the puck or Washington recovering from turnovers well kept it from looking like a vintage 20 minutes.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The showroom at Thoroughbred New York in Kingston has a singular focus on vintage Ralph Lauren.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The vintage documents will be available to the public for free from March 27 to April 12.
—Leondra Head, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Colorado dominated the puck in the middle period, but some combination of the Avs’ struggles handling the puck or Washington recovering from turnovers well kept it from looking like a vintage 20 minutes.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
The burgers and the yummy shakes and vintage drinks.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The showroom at Thoroughbred New York in Kingston has a singular focus on vintage Ralph Lauren.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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On a cul-de-sac overlooking Rockport Harbor, the 1-plus-acre lot includes a balcony and terrace, an antique guest house, a beach area, and a three-car garage topped by bonus space.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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They were unearthed by the eagle eye of wunderkind antique dealer Jamie Sharp, a rising star in the world of vintage treasures and, so, a natural partner for The Vault.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The following closing dates have also been announced, according to Colorado Ski Country USA's website.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Paul's case has a review date in August, KSL previously reported.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Models strutting in retro pouffy wigs (the models literally look like ’60s mannequins), shirts with giant buttons, leather pants that look four sizes too huge.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Still, every so often Kate will add a little IYKYK flair—perhaps with an unexpected accessory, a diplomatic choice of handbag, or in this case, a retro coat dress from one of LFW’s favorite young designers.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
18 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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Americans’ confidence in the space program – and its own ingenuity – was shattered.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So had Florida not decided to tweak its offense to emphasize paint touches, dwindling the bricks its guards had regularly tossed through the first two disastrous months, this could have been a historic season.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Following a meticulous four-year renovation, creative directors Kirstin Bailey and Paul Haslhofer have carefully preserved the building’s historic bones while introducing a more contemporary aesthetic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire, one of them being the largest ever found in British history, which has changed the historical understanding of wealth and power in pre-Roman Britain.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tile work and court paintings at historical sites were vandalized, the eyes of past royals gouged out.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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