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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an elegant, old-fashioned bun that was held in place with pearl hairpins
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
I'm so old-fashioned that I actually think people should use standard grammar and punctuation when composing e-mails
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Recent Examples of old-fashioned
Holding and frequently using old-fashioned cash is a simple and low-cost way to protect yourself and your family.
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Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Consider an old-fashioned alarm clock instead of setting an alarm on your phone to reduce the temptation to go online.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2025
All the while each vignette feels simultaneously familiar and alien, at once classically old-fashioned and brazenly unorthodox.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The event also features chalk street artists, live music performances, international street cuisine and old-fashioned festival food.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Consider an old-fashioned alarm clock instead of setting an alarm on your phone to reduce the temptation to go online.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 31 Mar. 2025
All the while each vignette feels simultaneously familiar and alien, at once classically old-fashioned and brazenly unorthodox.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025
The event also features chalk street artists, live music performances, international street cuisine and old-fashioned festival food.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, the inn features elegant guest rooms and suites that have been completely restored inside nine vintage structures—the oldest dating back to 1790.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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This stunning set of six glasses (like all of Estelle's products) is handblown by artisans in Poland and adds a vintage vibe to any table setting.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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There are also displays dedicated to how Cartier translated the traditional arts of China, Japan, Iran, Egypt and the Russian Empire, where the House of Fabergé was famed for its decoratively colorful designs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The idea came from my frustration with traditional methods used to teach hospitality management.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Among the weird things people left behind were a full sheet of uncut $2 bills, a toilet seat, silicone butt pads, a rattlesnake preserved in a jar of whiskey and an antique French guide to performing exorcisms.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The nonprofit is offering a $500 reward per set for the return of the antique doors.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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González, 47, held various government jobs during the presidency of Rafael Correa, who led Ecuador from 2007 through 2017 with free-spending socially conservative policies and grew increasingly authoritarian in his last years as president.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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González, 47, held various government jobs during the presidency of Correa, who led Ecuador from 2007 through 2017 with free-spending socially conservative policies and grew increasingly authoritarian in his last years in office.—
Gonzalo Solano and Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Today, the shoe’s upper combines leather and textiles, for breathability, and a wide range of color combinations that keep in line with the distinct, retro roots that are certainly trending.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Already captaining Northern Ireland’s national team despite his youth, Bradley is a much more orthodox full-back than Alexander-Arnold, highlighted by his touch map (since 2023-24) being more weighted to the touchline on that side of the pitch.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Economists are concerned that investor confidence is being dealt a blow that will undo the last roughly 21 months of work by Turkey’s finance leaders in returning to orthodox monetary policy and turning around the country’s runaway inflation problem.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, Russia blamed Israel for an incident in which an antiquated Syrian S-200 anti-aircraft missile destroyed a Russian military transport while targeting Israeli fighter jets, killing all 15 Russian personnel aboard.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Too many fouls, not enough freedom for creativity and an antiquated two halves format have kept him from diving in.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Season 3 of Mayfair Witches, starring Alexandra Daddario, will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The index’s rapid decline from the $570 resistance zone has exceeded our initial $540 target, and the technical setup now points to further downside towards $470 and $430, aligning with historical support levels from early 2023 and late 2022.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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