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 young girl is petulant and bored at times, playing cards and listening to her grandma’s old-timey records.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
The telegraph may seem old-timey today, but after its introduction in the 1840s, Americans could disseminate breaking news across huge territories along electrical wires.
—Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
The telegraph may seem old-timey today, but after its introduction in the 1840s, Americans could disseminate breaking news across huge territories along electrical wires.
—Jon Grinspan, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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The playroom, located just beside the main sitting room, is presided over by a mischievous vintage Polish circus poster from Projekt 26 and outfitted with an upholstered sofa nook clad in Josef Frank’s fantastical Vegetable Tree print.Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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The set contains an assortment of different vases that have a vintage look to them.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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Go ice skating on Karlsplatz, or take a spin on the antique carousel.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The antique look adds a touch of elegance to any room, making this gift both functional and beautiful.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
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Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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With vibrant retro animation and a nostalgic tone, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man promises to captivate both longtime fans and new viewers with fresh adventures and a dose of heartwarming humor.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Bird flu and seasonal flu at the same time Currently, respiratory virus activity is low in the U.S., but the country is on the brink of entering traditional flu season.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Nov. 2024
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The focus is on traditional method production, resulting in wines with notable acidity and complexity.Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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This antiquated discussion about women’s prowess behind the camera can be summed up with this: Women’s work as cinematographers is comparable to (and in other cases, better than) men’s.Stacy L. Smith, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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Now, the company is striving to apply these same principles of convenience, affordability and ease of access to yet another antiquated business: retail pharmacy.Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.D., J.D., Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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The historical thriller particularly appeals to younger audiences and screenings for students have totaled 40,000 admissions to date.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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On Monday, the main reservoirs were at 111% of historical capacity for this date, according to the state Department of Water Resources.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Students fill the living room with old-time bluegrass, a sound heard less and less in this changing community.Ella Adams, USA TODAY, 24 Nov. 2024
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This is a vast overturning of the old-time natural language processing (NLP) that used to be stilted and awkward to use, which has been shifted into a new version of NLP fluency of an at times startling or amazing caliber.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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In keeping with the historic solidarity between Irish republicans and the Palestinian people, Irish celebrities have been particularly vocal in the antiwar effort.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The remarkably tight race will be historic regardless of the winner.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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