as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating
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Recent Examples of old-time
How about Berkeley native Rafael Casal in a small, sweet role as Sam’s son-in-law, Bill Pullman in a brief appearance, and a killer old-time soundtrack with nods to The Boss.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
Despite his badass Mandalorian bounty hunter credentials, Djarin proves refreshingly vulnerable, with various bad guys getting the better of him so often the film begins to resemble one of those old-time movie serials whose installments always ended with a cliffhanger.
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Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
An old-time tent, replete with a vanity table and bench, stands in the center of the first reception room.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future.
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Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
Despite his badass Mandalorian bounty hunter credentials, Djarin proves refreshingly vulnerable, with various bad guys getting the better of him so often the film begins to resemble one of those old-time movie serials whose installments always ended with a cliffhanger.
—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
An old-time tent, replete with a vanity table and bench, stands in the center of the first reception room.
—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
With Howie Rose retiring across town with the Mets, the next time New York baseball has a classic, old-time radio voice is likely decades and decades into the future.
—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
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Lectra noted that the trend also reflects the boom in resale and vintage fashion, where consumers snap up DIY and one-of-a-kind designs.
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The finish leans heavily into baking spice, evoking the end of some vintage high-rye bourbons.
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
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The Eastport patio umbrella is Serena & Lily’s interpretation of a retro silhouette adapted to fit a coastal aesthetic.
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But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.
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While the crowds spent their money on an overheated summer in the Mediterranean, a quieter group is waiting patiently for September, October and November, the traditional shoulder season.
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The calendar includes America's Block Party events, festivals, historical programs, exhibits and community gatherings scheduled across the country.
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This was a historical diagnosis for deaths attributed to old age in the early 1900s.
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The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
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As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
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By wrapping antiquated infrastructure in agentic interfaces, these workers can unlock near-native operational efficiency without a risky, catastrophic core system overhaul.
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But what, exactly, is that robot doing watching fireworks next to a little boy and a man in antiquated garb?
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-time. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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