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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
According to the Washingtonian, an old-fashioned telephone guest book was provided at the reception for guests to share advice for the couple.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
These provers, along with old-fashioned human ingenuity, knocked down the open questions one at a time.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Across the street from Indianapolis’s second-tallest skyscraper, the OneAmerica Tower, is a quintessentially humble Midwestern attraction: an old-fashioned signboard with a new dad joke every week.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Ultimately, the team identified the Heaven Sword the old-fashioned way — by scaling the massive tree and dropping a tape measure from the top, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
These provers, along with old-fashioned human ingenuity, knocked down the open questions one at a time.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
Across the street from Indianapolis’s second-tallest skyscraper, the OneAmerica Tower, is a quintessentially humble Midwestern attraction: an old-fashioned signboard with a new dad joke every week.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Ultimately, the team identified the Heaven Sword the old-fashioned way — by scaling the massive tree and dropping a tape measure from the top, according to a study published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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The vintage dessert is kind of like if a coffee cake and a blueberry crisp had a baby.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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People could also try classic tabletop games from decades ago, brought by a person who specializes in vintage games.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Guests can choose from traditional rooms or spacious one- or two-bedroom suites, some of which have balconies and two-way gas fireplaces.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Each room is uniquely designed with antique furnishings, high ceilings, and classic decor that reflects the building’s heritage.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Use the striped side for an elevated beachy style, face the florals up for a more antique feel, or mix and match them with your favorite combination.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The mules sit on a conservative 55mm heel, which measures two inches.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The event faced pushback in conservative Canyon County when it was established.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Fans of the classic Boston Clogs, rejoice—the best-selling style is now available in a chunky suede platform, which blends retro visuals with modern comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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To create a retro bob of your own, begin by combing out your hair, then straighten it, curling the ends inward.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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In an age of intelligent machines, who gets to decide what is orthodox remains one of the most important questions a free society can ask.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Valencia’s campaign is backed by most of the nation’s traditional parties and by economists who are concerned about the growing levels of debt under the Petro administration and want Colombia to return to more orthodox policies, the Associated Press reported.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Wood beam ceilings and rustic red tile floors adorn almost every room, while the furnishings rely on simple silhouettes and an earthy color palette to blend with the pastoral surroundings without feeling antiquated.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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While that edict seems antiquated with the realities of the House settlement, the settlement doesn’t nullify or supersede appellate precedent.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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