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
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
This week’s episode is more like vintage, dynamic Euphoria.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Monday night was vintage Crosby.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
This week’s episode is more like vintage, dynamic Euphoria.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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In some cases, those were made using antique books and aged paper to better mimic the look of archival documentation before being attached to the works themselves.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Years ago a friend visiting New Mexico went there and bought an antique sterling silver bell to tie around her cat’s neck, which seemed like something either Holly Golightly or Marie Antoinette would have done.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In this situation, a knowledgeable real estate agent, a mortgage preapproval, an earnest money deposit and some flexibility around a closing date can go a long way.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Released in 2022, the Historiques 222 is a glitzy, modern take on one of the Swiss watchmaker’s retro classics.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the outskirts of downtown, a little ways off I-4, this retro roadside stop has been dishing out some of the best roast beef sandwiches in the South since 1968.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Romantic Venus sextiles dreamy Neptune, softening conversations and opening space for empathy, imagination, and meaningful exchange.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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During a time not unlike the one that ignited the historic founding of Chicano Park, thousands of people turned out Saturday at the iconic gathering space to celebrate their culture, stoke their heritage and press forward in their struggle.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The game marks the first time an American football game is played in what is typically the home pitch of several of Brazil’s soccer clubs, including Rio’s wildly popular and historic Fluminense and Flamengo teams.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All three writers turned loving, humorous, piercing gazes on a particular place, exploring, through cycles of plays, the rich humanity and the grave historical wounds of its inhabitants.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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