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adjective

Definition of vintagenext
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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vintage

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noun

as in date

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Recent Examples of vintage
Adjective
Creamy cotton with blue floral embroidery gives this coverlet the look of a vintage European find. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 For under $400,000, the following condos currently available on the market offer what many buyers are looking for at the right price, such as vintage period details, walkability, amenities, and, in the case of two properties, water views. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Noun
The Hailey Jeans, which launched today, include denim staples in two characteristically relaxed fits—two fresh takes on the brand’s classic jeans styles, taking inspiration from her favorite vintage Gap pairs. — Sophie Donovan, Glamour, 16 July 2026 Mix vintage and modern decor for balance; use statement pieces or accents to add texture and history. — Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vintage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
  1. antique
  2. date
  3. retro
  4. space
  5. historic
  6. historical
Adjective
  • Coupled with the pair’s extensive collection of antique furniture, the result is a shockingly precocious home, one that is mature beyond its years.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026
  • In recent years, Sestri Levante has gained recognition for its efforts to preserve the leudo, an antique Ligurian vessel, dating from the Middle Ages, that was once used to transport food and wine.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of antique
Noun
  • Today is the drop date for the first installment of the Georgia Power Top 100 player rankings.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The group figured Smith’s admission date had to have been entered in error; a clerk must have substituted his birth date by mistake.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of date
Adjective
  • Rather than a custom Chrome Hearts leather suit, this time, te look seemed like a real retro deal.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • During the premiere, White will welcome two teams of TV stars, sending them on a quest to find ‘90s-retro properties.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of retro
Noun
  • Vesper Theatre's main performance space, an 80-seat black box theater, can support a variety of art forms from dance to theater to film.
    — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
  • Sacramento County’s Department of Regional Parks oversees around 15,000 acres of park space.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of space
Adjective
  • Though the team failed to advance to the knockout round, its historic run inspired an outpouring of national pride, while uniting Haitians at home and abroad.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The port lies near the historic village of Tis, where archaeological remains date back to at least 2500 BCE.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • There are historical examples of teams that seemed dead in the water only to catch fire and make the playoffs.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • The interest is less in reproducing historical jewelry — no one is asking clients to dress like Julius Caesar — than in giving contemporary pieces the patina, uniqueness and narrative of objects that appear to have lived another life.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of historical

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