as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Recent Examples of old-timey
That five-dollar bill came from Bill’s collection of print currency — not just old-timey bills from the 1800s, but contemporary bills with unusual printing errors or, as in the case of the $5 in question, unusual serial numbers.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
An old-timey 2000s-style craft-cocktail bar with a menu full of pre-Prohibition drinks is fair game for raw eggs.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Next to the old-timey fonts used for the game score, the video board showed celebrity guests, including Bill Murray, Jon Hamm and Derrick Rose.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Fast and fun, its cars and SUVs combined the old-timey brute power of big-displacement gasoline engines with the sophistication of modern chassis engineering and electronics.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
An old-timey 2000s-style craft-cocktail bar with a menu full of pre-Prohibition drinks is fair game for raw eggs.
—John Hodgman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Next to the old-timey fonts used for the game score, the video board showed celebrity guests, including Bill Murray, Jon Hamm and Derrick Rose.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Fast and fun, its cars and SUVs combined the old-timey brute power of big-displacement gasoline engines with the sophistication of modern chassis engineering and electronics.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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This means that the traditional wipe-off or spin-and-clean style devices mostly just spread the dirt around in the grooves.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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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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And over time, as these preservationists noted, old-time Aurorans became interested in their downtown again.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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In 1966, Orin, the daughter of the old-time Hollywood stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, became the first woman to be named a permanent member of the New York Philharmonic.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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The expansion will retain the historic façade of the library, which was built in 1928 and expanded in 1962.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, the guild won some historic provisions to serve as a baseline for future negotiations, including contractual language to define a writer as a human.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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