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
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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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When the sun sinks below the horizon, nothing beats the retro pleasure of a movie under the twinkling stars.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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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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The space agency quickly determined that the 2022 strike trimmed the smaller asteroid’s orbit around its bigger companion.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For an overnight stay, the Cedar Key Bed & Breakfast offers a place to lay your head close to the historic downtown.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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My bridal shower will be taking place at a historic inn, on a crystal blue Finger Lake in Upstate New York, at the end of April.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Add in Paul Mescal's solid turn as an absent Bard dad who deals with the loss in his own way, plus a cathartic final act, and director Chloé Zhao's gut-wrenching historical drama has a good chance of placing high on a lot of Oscar voters' lists.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The owner of the hoard remains a mystery According to historical records, 24 households were situated on the block where the coins were left.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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