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Recent Examples of old-school Cut Down Your Own Tree Go old-school and chop down your own tree this year at a local tree farm. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024 Her method goes something like this: Take a crate of bargain-bin gems—like, say, this one (1999, vinyl-only, $2.40 on Discogs) and mix them together with flawless technique and old-school tricks. Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024 The shockproof, anti-scratch cover reminds them of their favorite old-school gaming console. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 An Irish actor who’s wowed audiences with delicate, intimate performances in Normal People, Aftersun, and All of Us Strangers, and who’s already inspired numerous Reddit threads devoted to his thighs, Mescal is given a chance to step up as an old-school, matinee-idol leading man here. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for old-school 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
Adjective
  • Her vintage little black halter dress came from the designer’s fall 1998 collection.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hailey Bieber opted for a vintage Versace skirt suit from the ’90s for her return to the office.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • This compares to the more traditional form of pardons, which are issued during legal proceedings, or after a conviction.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • OpenAI was created as a non-profit research lab with a for-profit arm, but has mulled restructuring into a more traditional, for-profit company that could lead to more returns for investors — a plan at which Musk has also taken aim.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • These timeless projects and decorating ideas bring together the familiarity of classic traditions and a touch of retro flair.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Opting for vinyl makes for a unique and retro music experience that brings generations together.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Good led the conservative House Freedom Caucus but narrowly lost his primary during the summer to Virginia State Senator John McGuire, who was endorsed by President-elect .
    Sonam Sheth, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Heritage Action, the advocacy arm of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is working to pressure GOP senators from nine states to support President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks.
    Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • For months, Bode sourced vintage and antique ornaments, including bulbs, plastic candies, and wooden miniatures such as instruments, birds, and a sleigh.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Whitaker has dealt with challenges including a surge in close calls between planes, a shortage of air traffic controllers and antiquated equipment.
    David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Anyone who has filled out their tax return applied for a driver’s license, or booked a doctor’s appointment knows how frustratingly antiquated government services can feel.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Karey Burke, another figure backing the project, discussed the series' historical importance by noting its groundbreaking contributions to TV comedy.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Then there’s the pharmacy, where once again, the effort to replicate every detail with historical accuracy is evident.
    Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024

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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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