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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
With an absence of DNA evidence, Vronsky credited two Fair Lawn police investigators for their hard-nosed, old-fashioned work on the case — Sgt.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Granted, this might simply be an old-fashioned spoilsport way to view the market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
That hint of self-recognition winds up being heartbreaking, giving the film’s drama a certain gravity that almost works against its more old-fashioned pleasures.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Go back to the old-fashioned way of putting yourself out there in social settings and meeting new people.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Granted, this might simply be an old-fashioned spoilsport way to view the market.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
That hint of self-recognition winds up being heartbreaking, giving the film’s drama a certain gravity that almost works against its more old-fashioned pleasures.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Go back to the old-fashioned way of putting yourself out there in social settings and meeting new people.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-fashioned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Classic dishes like cheese fondue, steaks and crème brûlée match the vintage look of the room, with its tassel gold chandeliers and red velvet bar chairs.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stretch Knit presents soft and lightweight pieces with a flattering drape, while the Ribbed Seamless collection offers soft, stretchy ribbed garments with a vintage wash and moisture-wicking technology.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the work, traditional folklore and marvelous, uncanny incidents are often the sites of resistance against colonialism or enslavement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Plough’s garden furniture is deteriorating, and an antique sign visible in the Cameron-Xi event is absent.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Designer Jan Showers started a collection of antique perfume bottles after happening upon a dealer while shopping for a client in New York.—
Ryan Conner,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This falls short of the double-digit growth being reported by Meta and Microsoft, but IBM is opting for a conservative approach.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that severely hurt the conservative leader's approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The retro style is really just icing on the cake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Looks aside, the key aspect of Bryant’s Air Force 1 Low Protro are the internal changes made to the retro basketball shoe.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Consequently, initial opportunities would have to come from the right, where Emery tends to station his widest, most orthodox winger.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The production company’s development slate is highlighted by the action-drama Barney Ross, a story about the titular orthodox rabbinical student who, after witnessing the murder of his rabbi father, fell in with a young Al Capone and Jack Ruby.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our antiquated tax code should be reformed to reduce reliance on the personal income tax and raise revenue in a more predictable way.—
Lanhee J. Chen,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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In a world where physical video games are swiftly becoming antiquated, the move signals the company’s desire to modernize.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Young readers who can’t get enough historical fiction will want to check out this new adventure from beloved children’s novelist Avi.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The building was under the control of the Capone and Torrio families, as well as the Chicago Outfit, during the Prohibition era, according to historical accounts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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