as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Recent Examples of old-timey
Commence Author, publicist, and webmaster Terese Schwartz wishes the world would do away with the word commence, an overly formal, old-timey way to say start.
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The genteel and old-timey rooms start at $239 in late fall.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Golden Burro Cafe and Lounge and the Silver Dollar Saloon are solid American dining options in historic, old-timey settings—the food is good, and don’t worry, both establishments are family-friendly.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
But hey, at least the ridiculous, old-timey key is the same!
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Renae Gregoire, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The genteel and old-timey rooms start at $239 in late fall.
—Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024
The Golden Burro Cafe and Lounge and the Silver Dollar Saloon are solid American dining options in historic, old-timey settings—the food is good, and don’t worry, both establishments are family-friendly.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
But hey, at least the ridiculous, old-timey key is the same!
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for old-timey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
Adjective
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While it’s spoken of only briefly, his adoration for vintage McGwyer Mortimer is clearly a way of keeping alive the memory of his late wife, who was an even bigger fan.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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The 1,000-square-foot shop, said to be the oldest comic shop in Florida, has long boxes of vintage comic books and stacks of collectible Spider-Man figures stacked to the ceiling.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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The frame is crafted with sturdy steel hardware and finished with an antique bronze powder accent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Across two floors, the gallery showcases contemporary works, including glass pieces by Philipp Weber, alongside its unique collection of antique art, furniture, decor, and photography, attracting discerning art collectors and curators from across the globe.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The atmosphere itself is part of the experience, with retro vibes meeting modern design and cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Queen Letizia of Spain made the case for a retro trend while in Barcelona for a royal engagement on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What to expect: Colorful performances, a market and traditional music along with family-friendly activities and plenty of authentic street food at the Far East Center.—
Axios Denver,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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And unlike traditional towers, remote systems may not provide the same clarity, especially in poor weather conditions, making quick decision-making more difficult.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the wooden bleachers inside the antiquated stadium were covered by 84,059 seat cushions with an Apple logo, a marketing decision that Steve Jobs personally approved when approached by an NFL executive.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the most perplexing and seemingly antiquated features of City Hall got a lot of use Tuesday: a bulletin board where motions are posted for public viewing.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While that was up 16.2% from a year earlier, the inventory remained well below the annual historical average of about 1.98 million, according to data going back to 1999.—
ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Folsom Lake is at 37 percent capacity, which is 84 percent of its historical average.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The program will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music on banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, bass fiddle, autoharp and the Appalachian dancing doll, plus dancing, storytelling and comedy.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Growing up in Sunnyside, Wash., Top soaked in the songs of artists like Keith Whitley and George Strait and immersed himself in bluegrass and old-time country during his guitar lessons.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge, Colorado, are also underway this week, with 12 teams from across the globe creating massive, fleeting works of art in the city’s historic downtown.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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The snowstorm that hit New Orleans on Tuesday was historic, dumping 10 inches of snow, the most since 1895, and shutting down the city.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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