as in antique
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the designer's bracelets and necklaces have the vintage look of jewelry from the 1920s
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Recent Examples of vintage
Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
The move came a decade after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on death sentences after a string of men were let off death row after DNA evidence called their guilt into question.
Want more vintage Chicago?
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Amid the vintage decor, several televisions hang inside and out.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Relive the memories with these vintage Spring Break photos from the ’60, ’70s and ’80s.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
The move came a decade after former Gov. George Ryan established a moratorium on death sentences after a string of men were let off death row after DNA evidence called their guilt into question.
Want more vintage Chicago?
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
The 2021 vintage marks the second release of Level Headed, following its inaugural 2019 vintage.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Amid the vintage decor, several televisions hang inside and out.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
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One photo shows an antique dealer named Eddie Dodson, who had a store on Melrose Avenue.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The event featured an antique Jeepney — a traditional open-air vehicle used in the Philippines — and ube shakes.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Archway Homes sets a closing date that will meet the sellers’ needs.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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To date, Netflix has yet to create a game, or any game-like experience, that has captured and maintained the interest of the broader public over an extended time.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And this time, Gomez expanded her more retro aesthetic, opting for a vintage Mugler ‘Vampire’ dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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With its retro music cues and curious nostalgia for a time before smartphones, the whole endeavor feels like a throwback to ’90s-era sleeping-with-the-enemy movies.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Designed to be a lush, year-round oasis, this innovative space combines design elements inspired by Portland’s urban charm and tropical island retreats, bringing a slice of paradise to the city during the (in)famous Pacific Northwest rainy season.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The venue called Plant No. 4, which is operated by Black Swan MKE, was evicted from its space at The Phoenix Building at the Historic Third Ward at the end of last year, according to court documents obtained by WITI-TV, WISN-TV and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For directing Roosevelt to a historic season and finding ways to beat the top teams in Southern California again and again, Singleton has been selected The Times’ boys’ basketball coach of the year.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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If visiting a specific port is the main reason for booking—like a once-in-a-lifetime stop in Greenland or a historic Mediterranean city—this coverage is well worth considering.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Even in a historical context, the Thunder’s season has been exceptional.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite historical accounts of women teaching and attending university lectures behind screens from the late Middle Ages, such depictions were more myth than truth.—
Manuela Callari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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