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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Recent Examples of old-school
Savage x Fenty Rihanna’s microfiber fabrics have become bestsellers, while the line’s lace options rival pricier old-school lines, at true steals.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Buy a Nintendo Switch on Amazon or from Walmart.
Car games: on sale for $8.76
Original price: $12.99
Bringing back old-school car games is great for younger kids.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
The old-school linear career path just doesn't seem to be cutting it for younger workers anymore.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For this old-school rocker, the show was a true reminder of the healing power of music.
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Buy a Nintendo Switch on Amazon or from Walmart.
Car games: on sale for $8.76
Original price: $12.99
Bringing back old-school car games is great for younger kids.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
The old-school linear career path just doesn't seem to be cutting it for younger workers anymore.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
For this old-school rocker, the show was a true reminder of the healing power of music.
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The Chopard spokesmodel later boarded a helicopter at Hudson Yards, changing into a vintage shearling coat by Dolce & Gabbana.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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The move came a decade after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on death sentences after a string of men were let off death row after DNA evidence called their guilt into question. Want more vintage Chicago?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Metamask Card Brings Crypto Natives Real World Utility The critical innovation now happening is connecting these stablecoins directly to everyday payment systems without sacrificing self-custody: a principle that separates crypto from traditional finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mixing traditional doc methods with recreations and creepy genre-movie inflections, that film provided an unsettling exploration of sleep paralysis, a condition in which the mind is wide awake, but the body is frozen.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flattered Launches Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Flattered’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection embraces retro aesthetics, drawing inspiration from ’60s minimalism.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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The report came from the Maine Wire, an online outlet founded by a conservative think tank based in the state.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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It was also covered by Fox News and other conservative outlets.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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At Chloé, the faux fur tassels and antique gold talisman charms successfully transitioned the brand’s bohemian energy from spring to fall.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Loveless is drawn to antique mirrors for a variety of reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gone now is the academic theology, replaced by a pastor who is more interested in talking about Jesus on a personal level and leaving questions about orthodox doctrine to rulings from the Roman Curia.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Understanding the Concept of Fire Watch A fire watch is a safety protocol instigated when a property's orthodox fire prevention measures are compromised, or altogether missing.—
Kyle Russell,
Austin American-Statesman,
22 Nov. 2024
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Cuba remained largely without power on Saturday morning, after the island nation's grid collapsed the night before, knocking out electricity for 10 million people and raising fresh questions about the viability of its antiquated generating system.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looking at the math of our antiquated plurality voting system, the Democrats’ actions may seem rational.—
Rob Richie,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
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Here's what a historical design expert says about bringing castlecore into your home and lifestyle (minus the dueling). 7 Decorating Trends Pinterest Says Will Be Huge in 2025 Kat Anderson is a professional seamstress and textile artist, fashion historian, and medieval style specialist.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to Bell, the system incorporates users’ historical transactions, items added to cart, purchase rates, and related searches when determining relevant products to include in responses.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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