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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Add in a killer (and vintage) spirits collection and pop-ups hosting the world’s top watering holes?
—Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In photos later released, the bride was seen wearing a vintage ivory Peau de Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell as well as the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both of which were borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Adjective
There are some instances where replacing colorful vintage tile is necessary.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Add in a killer (and vintage) spirits collection and pop-ups hosting the world’s top watering holes?
—Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Noun
Iranian flags of pre-1979 revolution vintage — flags that many Iranian-Americans wave as a protest against the current regime in Tehran — are banned from the match, per FIFA.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
In photos later released, the bride was seen wearing a vintage ivory Peau de Soie taffeta dress by Norman Hartnell as well as the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, both of which were borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
Adjective
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It’s made from iron, has an antique-looking bronze finish, and is designed with a cut-out floral pattern for a touch of flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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In Turpentine, after her son hires friends to steal the family’s antique gun collection to pay off a debt, a mother steps in to clean up the mess, triggering a chain of events that stretch the family bond to its limit.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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FlareFlow, which operates under COL Group – listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s ChiNext board – has released approximately 5,200 series to date, with 33 million registered users, support for 14 languages, and a presence spanning upward of 200 countries and regions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Fans of the classic Boston Clogs, rejoice—the best-selling style is now available in a chunky suede platform, which blends retro visuals with modern comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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To create a retro bob of your own, begin by combing out your hair, then straighten it, curling the ends inward.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The ambiguity of Chinese, the way meaning pools in the spaces between words, resists translation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Other spaces honor former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel and others.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Metal barricades surrounded Madison Square Garden and police checkpoints were up around Penn Station as city officials scrambled to prevent a repeat of Wednesday night’s chaos, when dozens of fans were taken into custody after the Knicks’ historic comeback.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Smith helped catalyze the 49ers’ historic turnaround during his rookie season in 2011 thanks to his ability to disrupt quarterbacks.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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As opposed to tragedy’s narrative arc of historical fate, tragicomedy unfolds in an infinite present.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Liberal clergy abandoned certain tenets of Christian orthodoxy—the Virgin Birth, Christ’s miracles—for a more literary and historical approach to the Bible.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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