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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an elegant, old-fashioned bun that was held in place with pearl hairpins
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
I'm so old-fashioned that I actually think people should use standard grammar and punctuation when composing e-mails
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Recent Examples of old-fashioned
At a time when most fall festivals are chasing premieres, influencers and streaming exclusives, the Oldenburg Film Festival still prides itself on something old-fashioned: discovering and nurturing raw talent.
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Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
The adjacent seating area with club chairs is the ideal spot for admiring waterside views and watching the palm trees sway.
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Cozy Cottage
This backyard escape captures all the charm of a storybook cottage with the stone patio, shake siding, and old-fashioned strap hinges on the shutters.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
And importantly, support a little old-fashioned politeness.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Those interested in going to Enoteca Maria have to make a reservation the old-fashioned way, by phone.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
The adjacent seating area with club chairs is the ideal spot for admiring waterside views and watching the palm trees sway.
06 of 12
Cozy Cottage
This backyard escape captures all the charm of a storybook cottage with the stone patio, shake siding, and old-fashioned strap hinges on the shutters.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
And importantly, support a little old-fashioned politeness.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Those interested in going to Enoteca Maria have to make a reservation the old-fashioned way, by phone.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Back in March, the actress joined Squibb to present at the 2025 Academy Awards, wearing vintage Mugler with De Beers jewels.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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Sentimental family keepsakes such as a pair of baby shoes also make for a lovely display along with a framed photograph or a stack of vintage children's books.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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An antique mirror from the same time frame is also on display.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Similarly, Ralph Lauren has reminded shoppers of its legacy, trading space-age materials for oak walls, antique fixtures and vintage paintings. 4.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The blog post that Trump showed Ramaphosa during the White House meeting was published by American Thinker, a conservative online magazine, about conflict and racial tensions in South Africa and Congo.—
Stephanie Burnett,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, President Barack Obama’s section begins with a focus on the conservative Tea Party movement.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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The bright flame shade is the perfect summer red, matching with everything from retro white sneakers to strappy leather sandals or wedges.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Read about the towns across the country that are successfully moving away from antiquated parking mandates.—
Casey Moran,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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Further, as shown in the historical data, periods of a weaker US dollar do not uniformly lead to higher US Treasury bond yields.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Most of it is invented, but the beginning was inspired by historical incidents.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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