as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the theater has been painstakingly restored to its old-world elegance
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Recent Examples of old-world
Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and Palm Beach are known for Mediterranean-style architecture, lush courtyards and old-world charm.
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Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The property now reads like a chapter out of both old-world Europe and 21st-century Silicon Valley ambition.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Hidden within a bustling bazaar, Johri is another masterpiece from Honawar, a place that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Anton Lucanus, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
The property now reads like a chapter out of both old-world Europe and 21st-century Silicon Valley ambition.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Hidden within a bustling bazaar, Johri is another masterpiece from Honawar, a place that seamlessly blends old-world charm with contemporary elegance.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
Adjective
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The image that usually beckons of a vintage store is one that is fusty, cramped and dimly lit, filled with garments organized without design or backstory.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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On one side, classic straight-leg fits emerged as the default, refreshed in pale blue, mid-blue, and softly worn vintage washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The designer brings out her clients’ personalities with new and antique elements sourced around the world while drawing inspiration from fashion, art, architecture, and design history to create spaces that are rich in detail.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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This time, however, the retro silhouettes are being taken over by whimsical, maximalist details.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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The resulting costume design and look of the country club feel simultaneously retro and timeless.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Athletes from seven different countries, including Japan, rank among the top 10 in the current women’s World Cup standings compared to just the traditional four for men.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Unlike traditional ransomware groups, ShinyHunters no longer focuses on encrypting systems.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Putin thought a window of opportunity had finally emerged, such that in those historical assessments Ukraine will follow from Afghanistan much as Poland in 1939 followed from Munich in 1938.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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While the property isn’t within walking distance of most historical sites, guests can rent bikes from local vendors (like Bike Nevis) or hire a taxi to get around.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area Nestled along Pinney's Beach, the property sits just minutes from museums, plantation homes, and historic churches dating to the 1600s.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Missouri - Travelers can cross the historic Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi River and explore underground cages.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The hospitals struggled over the years under the company with inadequate staffing and antiquated equipment.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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New York City must overhaul our antiquated, closed primary system.—
Torsha Childs,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This old-time favorite is always a good idea.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Kristen Wiig gives old-time Hollywood in a lacy pink dress backstage before her appearance on The Tonight Show.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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