Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldfangled
Adjective
  • Located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, the inn features elegant guest rooms and suites that have been completely restored inside nine vintage structures—the oldest dating back to 1790.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • This stunning set of six glasses (like all of Estelle's products) is handblown by artisans in Poland and adds a vintage vibe to any table setting.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Ferguson often seeks out antique or vintage French bistro wicker, and looks out for names like Franco Albini, Nanimarquina, Bielecky Brothers, and Atelier Vime.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The space is filled with handmade, antique, and secondhand items including dishes, furniture, jewelry, and art.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.
    Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The idea came from my frustration with traditional methods used to teach hospitality management.
    Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There are also displays dedicated to how Cartier translated the traditional arts of China, Japan, Iran, Egypt and the Russian Empire, where the House of Fabergé was famed for its decoratively colorful designs.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The destinations also had to offer scenic views, tasty, historical sights and plenty of activities, the publication said.
    Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The new measurements may lead researchers toward a historic discovery.
    Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Besides properties of historic interest, the Charlotte History Museum is presenting a few other awards, as well.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Oldfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldfangled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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