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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
No doubt that’s a vital foundation for Reid, an old-school taskmaster who was plenty successful before Mahomes magically materialized in 2017 and became QB1 in 2018.
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Vahe Gregorian
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
Fight cloud Drawing from old-school cartoons, this emoji depicts a swirling dust cloud, indicating a scuffle or fight.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Flom is best known in the music business as an old-school executive who helmed famed labels like Atlantic and Capitol, signing acts such as Thirty Seconds to Mars, Katy Perry and Kid Rock.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
There are plenty of animated cameos, too, including a cartoon Peter Lorre that old-school Looney Tunes fans will recognize, plus familiar human faces as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2025
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Vahe Gregorian
july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2025
Fight cloud Drawing from old-school cartoons, this emoji depicts a swirling dust cloud, indicating a scuffle or fight.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025
Flom is best known in the music business as an old-school executive who helmed famed labels like Atlantic and Capitol, signing acts such as Thirty Seconds to Mars, Katy Perry and Kid Rock.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2025
There are plenty of animated cameos, too, including a cartoon Peter Lorre that old-school Looney Tunes fans will recognize, plus familiar human faces as well.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The belt loops and pleats give them a polished, vintage aesthetic in the front, while the elastic waistline in the back prevents the feeling of constraint.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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In addition to the package, the hotel is celebrating Bad Bunny's historic residency with a vintage photo booth in the lobby and a new rum cocktails menu — including a twist on the espresso martini called Café y Ron and the Rum Old Fashioned.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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About 68% of traditional elementary schools in those districts had an average roster size under 23 students, compared to 37% in the other board districts.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Ford’s traditional business operations, known as Ford Blue, earned $661 million in the quarter compared with $1.17 billion in the year-ago quarter.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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These retro sandals are a packable vacation pick that’s both on-trend and functional, and they’re fitted with the woven exterior and adjustable straps that this style is so well-known for.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Shop for antiques at the Tri-State Antiques Market Find a new piece for your collection at Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In the YouGov/Economist polling, unfavorable sentiment surged by 9 and 12 points respectively among liberals and moderates, while conservative support rose slightly to 80 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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A day earlier, conservative host Megyn Kelly urged Trump against potentially pardoning Combs.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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In a later post, Trump threatened to scuttle the Commanders' plans for a new stadium, which would move the team from its current location in Maryland back to the nation's capital after renovating an antiquated stadium on federal property.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
20 July 2025
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Updated our antiquated Town Charter to modernize governance, align with state statutes, and ensure transparency.—
Danielle Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 July 2025
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Supporters say the bill aims to protect historical monuments, not restrict peaceful protest.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The story, though grounded in historical realities, soars with imagination.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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