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
At the old-timey Huck's General Store, browse the endless barrels of candy, toys, and locally made goods.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The Black Wolf Door Knocker, Ghostly Carriage Wall Decor, and Black Halloween Dress Candle will set the scene for a gothic, old-timey Halloween.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Tom Sawyer Island has been a low-tech, kids-run-free attraction with old-timey activities to explore such as Superstition Bridge, Fort Langhorn, Tom’s Landing, Poor Ole Jim’s Shack, Harper’s Mill, Old Scratch’s Mystery Mine and Barrel Bridge.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Inside the door, you are greeted with an old-timey store selling vintage candy like hard lemon drops and Sugar Babies.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 June 2025
The Black Wolf Door Knocker, Ghostly Carriage Wall Decor, and Black Halloween Dress Candle will set the scene for a gothic, old-timey Halloween.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Tom Sawyer Island has been a low-tech, kids-run-free attraction with old-timey activities to explore such as Superstition Bridge, Fort Langhorn, Tom’s Landing, Poor Ole Jim’s Shack, Harper’s Mill, Old Scratch’s Mystery Mine and Barrel Bridge.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Inside the door, you are greeted with an old-timey store selling vintage candy like hard lemon drops and Sugar Babies.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
Adjective
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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
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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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This artsy, walkable stretch of downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries, each one worth poking around in.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Design choices must conform to historical standards and be reviewed by multiple federal bodies, including the Commission of Fine Arts and the National Capital Planning Commission.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Just steps away, on the other side of Alturas Street, is Goody’s Soda Fountain, an old-time ice cream and candy parlor.—
Angela Palermo
July 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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An old-time ninja vibe The original Ninja Gaiden trilogy arrived on the NES between 1988 and 1991, exemplifying everything great about the early days of gaming.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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The new name is an homage to the historic 1886 hotel building’s first tenant, Henry Witherby.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The three-level, 20,000-square-foot Tm:rw store, opening July 29, is located in the historic Candler Building at 220 West 42nd Street.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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