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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Recent Examples of old-school
That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Don’t forget the market still runs on the old-school schedule, with shops mostly open in the morning and early afternoon and closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and holidays.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The event Friday morning also brought out lowriders, which bounced as old-school hip-hop blasted from the car’s speakers, encouraging people to cheer and take videos with their cellphones.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for old-school
Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Don’t forget the market still runs on the old-school schedule, with shops mostly open in the morning and early afternoon and closed on Sundays, Wednesdays, and holidays.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
This old-school straightener is like the Honda Accord of hair tools.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
The event Friday morning also brought out lowriders, which bounced as old-school hip-hop blasted from the car’s speakers, encouraging people to cheer and take videos with their cellphones.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Create a Wow Moment Interior designer Kristin Paton installed a pair of vintage palm tree torchieres to showstopping effect in her space at Kips Bay.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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An additional 18 pot still whiskeys won Gold, demonstrating that Ireland’s most traditional whiskey style continues to elevate the standards for flavor, complexity, and craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And believe it or not, plenty are genuinely comfortable, holding their own against traditional footwear.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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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
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The Real Source of Risk The GENIUS Act actually tightens the relationship between money and its underlying assets, making the monetary system arguably more conservative and perhaps more rigid.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Edwin Feulner, founder and longtime president of the influential U.S. conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has died, the foundation announced in a statement.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
21 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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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Funds could support conservative seminaries like Nashotah House, a conservative seminary in the Anglican tradition, or pastors from the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference, ensuring orthodox leadership for historic churches.—
The Rev. Jake Dell,
Hartford Courant,
7 July 2025
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The religious advisory board includes Christian and Jewish members from traditions including Catholicism, evangelicalism, Greek Orthodox Christianity and orthodox Judaism.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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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
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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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The function of an obituary is to situate its subject’s life and work in historical context.—
John Darnielle,
Pitchfork,
24 July 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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