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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an elegant, old-fashioned bun that was held in place with pearl hairpins
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
I'm so old-fashioned that I actually think people should use standard grammar and punctuation when composing e-mails
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Recent Examples of old-fashioned
Their model is better for builders of secret suburban garages than for old-fashioned entertainment companies seeking enormous profits.
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, buying up to five separate US$125 Link battery cases and a $450 Hub command center is obviously way more expensive than simply charging your phone with a plug-in charger the slow, old-fashioned way.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The two worst offensive games by San Diego State’s basketball team this season, both in advanced metrics and the old-fashioned eye test, came against UC San Diego and Utah State.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
In an era of kale Caesar salads and turmeric lattes, an old-fashioned meatloaf feels decidedly frumpy and uncool.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Second, buying up to five separate US$125 Link battery cases and a $450 Hub command center is obviously way more expensive than simply charging your phone with a plug-in charger the slow, old-fashioned way.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article The two worst offensive games by San Diego State’s basketball team this season, both in advanced metrics and the old-fashioned eye test, came against UC San Diego and Utah State.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
In an era of kale Caesar salads and turmeric lattes, an old-fashioned meatloaf feels decidedly frumpy and uncool.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-fashioned
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Whitney Cardozo is the chef and proprietress of Chez Foushee in Richmond, VA and the owner of vintage glassware shop, Chez at Home.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2025
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Can Rodgers, who has one three-touchdown game this season and also has thrown for 300 yards just once in 2024, deliver a vintage performance, or has the magic run out?—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The fragrant marinade of soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon infuses the yolks with a satisfying salty-sweet flavor and gives the whites an antique, marbled appearance.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, ABC News first reported that Trump spoke with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito one day before the president-elect asked the court for the immediate stay.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority has historically been highly deferential to the government's position on matters of national security, but the justices are also likely to be cautious about a precedent-setting decision that could silence a wildly popular communication tool.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Check, please The Pinball Resource's website has a delightfully retro 1990s feel about it.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
6 Jan. 2025
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The collection, heavily influenced by Western wear and retro hip-hop styles, put Kapital’s intricate denim craftsmanship on full display and was soundtracked by funky city pop.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
2 Nov. 2024
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Though the field was getting crowded with other companies and his original product was now antiquated, Hancock felt there was still plenty of room for innovation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The movie was not selected by the antiquated process for Best International Feature Film by India (who went with Laapataa Ladies) or France (Emilia Pérez).—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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Uncovering cultural resilience To better understand South Korea’s unique leisure culture, Kim looked to its historical backdrop — particularly the cultural stagnation that followed the decades of Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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Its historical roots go deep, and remnants of its rich history is found scattered across the island.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Old-fashioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-fashioned. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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