as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Recent Examples of old-timey
The hypercompetent old-timey secretary is turbocharged into oblivion with Gardner’s performance as Trudy, who anticipates all of her boss’s requests, up to a point.
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The old-timey Cracker Barrel logo undoubtedly required an update, says Jenn Szekely, president at Coley Porter Bell, a branding agency based in New York and London.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Stirring in ginger beer gives it the kind of bite an old-timey cannery worker would appreciate.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The town is also home to the New Mexico Route 66 Museum, filled with old-timey gas pumps and classic cars.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
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Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The old-timey Cracker Barrel logo undoubtedly required an update, says Jenn Szekely, president at Coley Porter Bell, a branding agency based in New York and London.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Stirring in ginger beer gives it the kind of bite an old-timey cannery worker would appreciate.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
The town is also home to the New Mexico Route 66 Museum, filled with old-timey gas pumps and classic cars.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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Here’s what to avoid at estate sales according to two vintage shopping experts.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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As for old media, niche collectors may be interested in vintage items.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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Head just out of town to see covered bridges, farms, antique shops, and apple orchards selling apples and cider doughnuts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nothing looks more out of place than a bright yellow doorknob in a room full of dark and weighty antique furniture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The color palette hewed towards various shades of browns giving the clothes a touch of a retro feel.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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What follows is nearly 100 minutes of violent vengeance as the two men wage war for Sophia’s heart, all set to a propulsive retro score curated by Grammy winner and Detroit native Jack White.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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Red mesh iron bookshelves and traditional Italian kitchen towels suspended like airy curtains from the ceiling add to the quirky interior.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk capitalized on the widening gap to position himself as a conservative cultural authority on traditional values and religion.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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While traditional wisdom may say to avoid white linen pants after Labor Day, fashion-forward travelers ditched that antiquated rule years ago.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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So there is nothing to displace the antiquated image of a pyramid of boxes that remains implanted in our brains.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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All of Wall Street is sharing and celebrating the historical studies of what happens when the Fed drops rates after a long pause and when the stock market is within 2% of a record high.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In July, Lake reported the number of first-time homebuyers had shrunk to just half the historical norm.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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And the decor is still the same paneled walls with old-time ads for Nehi and Cepacol.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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For years, when my wife and I took our kids and drove the eight-plus-hour drive to the beach for summer vacations, Cracker Barrel was our go-to for meals and old-time candy.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From host Nate Bargatze's Boys and Girls Club gamble to Tramell Tillman's historic win, here are the most notable highs and lows from the Primetime Emmy Awards.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Consumer sentiment is slipping near historic lows.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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