1
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-school romantic comedy in which the two leads don't jump into bed at the first opportunity
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as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
an old-school gentleman who opened doors and pulled out chairs for women
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Recent Examples of old-school
But internal conflict between the brash younger generation and the old-school leadership threatens to set a match to this powder keg, which will sweep the Westies into the FBI’s ever-deepening investigation into the Italian mafia.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
It’s made with the brand’s acclaimed Space Dye fabric and has cute, old-school piping for flair.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 May 2025
Reddit quickly latched onto Ciara's cake storage theory, and the resulting thread indicated that keeping cake in the oven is an old-school practice throughout the South.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
And at an old-school place like this, wedges of homemade pie for dessert are a must.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 28 May 2025
It’s made with the brand’s acclaimed Space Dye fabric and has cute, old-school piping for flair.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 May 2025
Reddit quickly latched onto Ciara's cake storage theory, and the resulting thread indicated that keeping cake in the oven is an old-school practice throughout the South.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 27 May 2025
And at an old-school place like this, wedges of homemade pie for dessert are a must.
—Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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The vintage weather was perfect and allowed for early ripening.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The home has its original hardwood floors, and vintage fixtures and historic interior trim, Williams said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Over time, the visible Air units in retro versions of the shoe grew increasingly smaller, but this year’s version has been tweaked to (almost) match the look and feel of the originals.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Polaroid cameras on the highest end of the spectrum are usually refurbished retro instant cameras.—
Alvina Wang,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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The blog post that Trump showed Ramaphosa during the White House meeting was published by American Thinker, a conservative online magazine, about conflict and racial tensions in South Africa and Congo.—
Stephanie Burnett,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Protecting these investments is the conservative, pro-growth and America First approach.—
Zach Colletti,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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An antique mirror from the same time frame is also on display.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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Similarly, Ralph Lauren has reminded shoppers of its legacy, trading space-age materials for oak walls, antique fixtures and vintage paintings. 4.—
Simon Hathaway,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Read about the towns across the country that are successfully moving away from antiquated parking mandates.—
Casey Moran,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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The 922 reports logged through late May is 281 more than the historical average of 641 for this time of year, the outlet said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Assemblies of God asserts that Adam and Eve were historical people.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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