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
Think of the combo as luxury on a budget, though a wet room will be more expensive than a single-stall shower or an old-timey niche bathtub with a showerhead.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Most stars try to keep themselves young; Crystal seems to position himself as an old-timey guy.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Jevons uses all sorts of old-timey examples.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Next to the old-timey fonts used for the game score, the video board showed celebrity guests, including Bill Murray, Jon Hamm and Derrick Rose.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
Most stars try to keep themselves young; Crystal seems to position himself as an old-timey guy.
—Bill Wyman, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Jevons uses all sorts of old-timey examples.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 4 Feb. 2025
Next to the old-timey fonts used for the game score, the video board showed celebrity guests, including Bill Murray, Jon Hamm and Derrick Rose.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
Adjective
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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The space is filled with handmade, antique, and secondhand items including dishes, furniture, jewelry, and art.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are our favorite open earbuds for every fit and budget. Don’t forget to check out our other guides like the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Workout Headphones, and the Best Wireless Headphones for more traditional options.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Listen to old-time music, celebrate the Man of Steel, dig for dinosaur bones, hunt for Easter eggs or save lives by giving blood.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is a vast overturning of the old-time natural language processing (NLP) that used to be stilted and awkward to use, which has been shifted into a new version of NLP fluency of an at times startling or amazing caliber.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Chamizal, a national memorial: 800 S San Marcial St, El Paso El Camino Real de los Tejas, a national historic trail: see trail map here El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a national historic trail: runs through Texas and New Mexico.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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