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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
Their model is better for builders of secret suburban garages than for old-fashioned entertainment companies seeking enormous profits.
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, buying up to five separate US$125 Link battery cases and a $450 Hub command center is obviously way more expensive than simply charging your phone with a plug-in charger the slow, old-fashioned way.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The two worst offensive games by San Diego State’s basketball team this season, both in advanced metrics and the old-fashioned eye test, came against UC San Diego and Utah State.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
In an era of kale Caesar salads and turmeric lattes, an old-fashioned meatloaf feels decidedly frumpy and uncool.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, buying up to five separate US$125 Link battery cases and a $450 Hub command center is obviously way more expensive than simply charging your phone with a plug-in charger the slow, old-fashioned way.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The two worst offensive games by San Diego State’s basketball team this season, both in advanced metrics and the old-fashioned eye test, came against UC San Diego and Utah State.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
In an era of kale Caesar salads and turmeric lattes, an old-fashioned meatloaf feels decidedly frumpy and uncool.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Whitney Cardozo is the chef and proprietress of Chez Foushee in Richmond, VA and the owner of vintage glassware shop, Chez at Home.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Can Rodgers, who has one three-touchdown game this season and also has thrown for 300 yards just once in 2024, deliver a vintage performance, or has the magic run out?Mike Jones, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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This will change the landscape of sports consumption and cause consternation for the traditional linear powers given its financial might.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Consider these: • Could faceless YouTube creators become the next wave of entrepreneurs, bypassing traditional dropshipping and SEO for video-first engagement?Dan Gardner, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the antique gnomes, many imported from Germany, are found in Fairyland Caverns, nestled into fairy tale scenes.Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stylish Vintage Lighting The trend for brown, earthy shades and warm metallics is seeping into lighting design in the form of antique finishes and classic lighting styles.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday afternoon, ABC News first reported that Trump spoke with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito one day before the president-elect asked the court for the immediate stay.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Whatever cranky conservative quip Allen fires off is sanded down by the balance Dennings brings to the breakfast table.Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The collection, heavily influenced by Western wear and retro hip-hop styles, put Kapital’s intricate denim craftsmanship on full display and was soundtracked by funky city pop.Denni Hu, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Check, please The Pinball Resource's website has a delightfully retro 1990s feel about it.Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 6 Jan. 2025
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Though the field was getting crowded with other companies and his original product was now antiquated, Hancock felt there was still plenty of room for innovation.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The movie was not selected by the antiquated process for Best International Feature Film by India (who went with Laapataa Ladies) or France (Emilia Pérez).Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering cultural resilience To better understand South Korea’s unique leisure culture, Kim looked to its historical backdrop — particularly the cultural stagnation that followed the decades of Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War.Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Its historical roots go deep, and remnants of its rich history is found scattered across the island.Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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