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
The genteel and old-timey rooms start at $239 in late fall.
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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
Matt Reeves’ vision of Gotham in The Batman as a haunted city filled with old-timey gangsters is a faithful depiction, but considerably more grounded than traditional Batman stories.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
Matt Reeves’ vision of Gotham in The Batman as a haunted city filled with old-timey gangsters is a faithful depiction, but considerably more grounded than traditional Batman stories.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Much attention was paid to the choice of vintage glass lighting fixtures, a nod to the long history of glassmaking here.Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
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The group’s use of a vintage 1910 piano added another layer of texture.Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Natalia Criado Gold Torch Sugar Spoon Set $150 $107 SSENSE Natalia Criado specializes in designing mystical, almost antique looking, objects and the tiny balls on many of her pieces work in tandem with the beautiful materials and details.Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the thrill of antique malls (such as those in Waldo and Jacksonville), these towns serve as prime shopping haunts for antique and vintage enthusiasts.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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This lilting ballad transports us back to Mexico’s golden era of stately heartbreak songs, amplified by Becky’s astute production choices, which combine a retro melodic sensibility with the benefits of digital wizardry.Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The actress also wore a retro bouffant with pigtails, channeling ’60s style icon Brigitte Bardot.Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Society has become more aware of the challenges seniors face, such as isolation and the burden of aging in traditional housing.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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If your brand wants to go after a new base outside of the traditional ones, why not consider a new brand squarely aimed at that new audience?Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Women never had been allowed to run farther than 1,500 meters in the Olympics because the Games’ all-male guardians long harbored antiquated views of femininity and what the female body could do.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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For example, in October 2018, during an Israeli airstrike in western Syria, an antiquated Syrian S-200 missile launched against the incoming Israeli jets hit a nearby Russian military transport killing all 14 Russian military personnel on board.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The goalkeeper position is a historical strength for the U.S. men, from Tony Meola to Kasey Keller, Brad Friedel, Tim Howard and Brad Guzan.Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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But the circulation of artworks to places far removed from their origins, and their persistence beyond the time of their creation, demands that they be seen not only as historical documents but as explorations of pictorial possibility.Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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At the time, those came in classic green bottles from old-time perfumers’ shelves.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Listen to a Live Radio Show The historic Rex Theater welcomes local, regional, and national old-time musical acts.Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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That came after Donald Trump — who ran on a prominently pro-crypto policy platform — secured a historic election win in November.Ryan Browne,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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