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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
There are a few working concepts out there, but the basic idea is that the two richest conferences would get four automatic bids each, rather than fight for them the old-fashioned way.
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
More Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Anointing DeSantis entered Florida politics the old-fashioned way: Ivy League pedigree, military valor, Tea Party credentials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Adrenaline addicts can sportfish for giant trevally and grouper by casting poppers and stick baits into the surf zone along reef breaks, while low-key anglers can give hand-line fishing a go at local coral reefs to snag seabream and cod the old-fashioned way.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Dollywood At only 40 years old, is Dollywood really that old-fashioned?
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
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Sam Settleman, New York Times, 1 June 2025
More Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Anointing DeSantis entered Florida politics the old-fashioned way: Ivy League pedigree, military valor, Tea Party credentials.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Adrenaline addicts can sportfish for giant trevally and grouper by casting poppers and stick baits into the surf zone along reef breaks, while low-key anglers can give hand-line fishing a go at local coral reefs to snag seabream and cod the old-fashioned way.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
Dollywood At only 40 years old, is Dollywood really that old-fashioned?
—Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin, Judy Garland are back on TV Oct. 12, 2015 The enduring success of the series, set in the frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, demonstrates how every new evolution of video consumption can unlock the value of beloved vintage titles.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The annual price of a single-family home in the U.S. luxury marketplace grew by 7.6 percent between 2023 and 2024, twice the rate of the traditional market at 3 percent, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program's 2025 Trend Report.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The plan hopes to recreate wooded areas to shelter rivers and re-establish more traditional cattle and sheep grazing practices — and building more affordable housing.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The online marketplace is full of fellow antique lovers selling finds that date all the way back to the 1940s.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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When Tanner moved a few years later, an antique dealer took possession.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Nawrocki, a conservative historian and amateur boxer who was backed by PiS, had presented the vote as a referendum on Tusk's 18-month-old government.—
Anna Magdalena Lubowicka,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The attacks from Trump and his allies on Leo and the Federalist Society reflect rifts between the populist Right and the conservative legal establishment.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
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The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four Best Coupe Champagne Glasses Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 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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However, the whole idea of learning needs seems antiquated.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The airport, situated outside the city, was antiquated, but their hotel, the Excelsior, was all Art Deco glamour and gleaming chandeliers.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Our assessment is grounded in a thorough analysis of Caterpillar’s existing valuation relative to its recent operational performance and historical financial state.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Peekaboo Animation, Fabrique Fantastique Targeted at kids 4–8 years old, this educational and adventurous comedy series introduces kids to famous figures like Mandela and Mozart in their childhood, blending humor and historical insight.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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