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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
Just like those who try to conceive the old-fashioned way, couples who use IVF get no guarantees.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Undersea cables are one of those technologies that most of us are probably unaware of or assume to be some old-fashioned marginal holdover from the Victorian era.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
This may be an old-fashioned view, but this does not seem to be the sort of thing that will set the blood racing for the average young recruit.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Like old-fashioned landlines, Ooma phones aren’t as high-tech as smartphones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Undersea cables are one of those technologies that most of us are probably unaware of or assume to be some old-fashioned marginal holdover from the Victorian era.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
This may be an old-fashioned view, but this does not seem to be the sort of thing that will set the blood racing for the average young recruit.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Like old-fashioned landlines, Ooma phones aren’t as high-tech as smartphones.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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The Chopard spokesmodel later boarded a helicopter at Hudson Yards, changing into a vintage shearling coat by Dolce & Gabbana.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Mar. 2025
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The move came a decade after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on death sentences after a string of men were let off death row after DNA evidence called their guilt into question. Want more vintage Chicago?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her focus is less on traditional metrics like follower count and more on the creator’s ability to create compelling, educational content that aligns well with brands.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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At Chloé, the faux fur tassels and antique gold talisman charms successfully transitioned the brand’s bohemian energy from spring to fall.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Loveless is drawn to antique mirrors for a variety of reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The report came from the Maine Wire, an online outlet founded by a conservative think tank based in the state.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Well wishes came in comments from friends including model Brooks Nader, country singer Jessie James Decker, conservative commentator Candace Owens, stylist and TV personality Jeannie Mai and designer Nicky Hilton Rothschild.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Quilted jackets for a touch of classic, cottage-core charm and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, retro track jackets with so-sporty vibes.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Flattered Launches Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Flattered’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection embraces retro aesthetics, drawing inspiration from ’60s minimalism.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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Gone now is the academic theology, replaced by a pastor who is more interested in talking about Jesus on a personal level and leaving questions about orthodox doctrine to rulings from the Roman Curia.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Understanding the Concept of Fire Watch A fire watch is a safety protocol instigated when a property's orthodox fire prevention measures are compromised, or altogether missing.—
Kyle Russell,
Austin American-Statesman,
22 Nov. 2024
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Cuba remained largely without power on Saturday morning, after the island nation's grid collapsed the night before, knocking out electricity for 10 million people and raising fresh questions about the viability of its antiquated generating system.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Looking at the math of our antiquated plurality voting system, the Democrats’ actions may seem rational.—
Rob Richie,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
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The bookseller brought up a high-profile example: Boris Akunin, a best-selling author of historical detective fiction, who has faced nearly every type of opprobrium for his criticism of Putin and the war.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
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According to Bell, the system incorporates users’ historical transactions, items added to cart, purchase rates, and related searches when determining relevant products to include in responses.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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