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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
This glitch forced the department to resort to old-school methods for managing calls, with dispatchers writing down call information by hand and then relaying details to deputies via radio.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And a little bit of Country music – mostly old-school like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Stanley Brothers, and Conway Twitty.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
The Cottage Rose, a floral design studio in downtown Kansas City, emphasized the throwback decor by hanging long strands of red ribbon and glittery old-school tinsel from houseplants and wreaths.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Nowadays, however, data and scientific precision drive decisions, replacing old-school innovation with meticulous measurements and analytics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
And a little bit of Country music – mostly old-school like George Jones, Merle Haggard, Stanley Brothers, and Conway Twitty.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
The Cottage Rose, a floral design studio in downtown Kansas City, emphasized the throwback decor by hanging long strands of red ribbon and glittery old-school tinsel from houseplants and wreaths.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Nowadays, however, data and scientific precision drive decisions, replacing old-school innovation with meticulous measurements and analytics.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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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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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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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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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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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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The sentiment was echoed by former Fox host and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 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 fragrant marinade of soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon infuses the yolks with a satisfying salty-sweet flavor and gives the whites an antique, marbled appearance.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
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There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 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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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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The impression is that in the second part of the series the music becomes increasingly dramatic, as the historical events do.Billboard Italy, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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