as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
an old-time song that took the long-married couple back to when they were first dating
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Recent Examples of old-time
First up at 10 a.m. will be Whole Hog, which plays bluegrass, Irish, western swing and old-time music.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The Calico Mine Ride is a leisurely, family-friendly, old-time train ride on ore cars through an impressive recreation of a working gold mine.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Wait a second, the retort goes, the old-time adage is that to the victor go the spoils.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Now, the University Pub is closed as of May 18, and that leaves only one old-time dive bar near TCU: the Poop Deck.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
The Calico Mine Ride is a leisurely, family-friendly, old-time train ride on ore cars through an impressive recreation of a working gold mine.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Wait a second, the retort goes, the old-time adage is that to the victor go the spoils.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Now, the University Pub is closed as of May 18, and that leaves only one old-time dive bar near TCU: the Poop Deck.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
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Julianne Jordan supervised the recording, and David Newman — whose family roots go back to 1930s Hollywood and who specializes in vintage film music restoration and bygone performance techniques — conducted.—
Tim Greiving,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2025
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One reader loves to give vintage deviled egg plates, paired with a small jar of fancy mustard or a little jar of pickles in a cute bag.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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Her aunt doesn’t have time to take her sightseeing, her cousin Céline is cool and dismissive, and her grandmother, who runs an antique shop, is distraught when a precious family heirloom—a drawing by Matisse—goes missing.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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With Low Life, the streamer appears to be leaning into retro noir stylings and anti-hero dynamics, aiming to replicate the international appeal of Big Bet and Narco-Saints.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Amid all the showmanship on Thursday, hosted by a faux Austin Powers, there will be retro music and dancing.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The traditional approach of training a robot on action with reinforcement was very slow, but generative AI allows for much greater generalization.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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Unlike many intensive wellness getaways that demand strict schedules and early wake-up times, this series takes a more balanced approach and is in fact meant to slot seamlessly into a traditional luxury vacation.—
Gabby Shacknai,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Meanwhile, up in Lake Bluff, on June 9, trustees unanimously approved an agreement with other government agencies that will salvage some of the existing Green Bay Road bridge structure for historical reasons and create a roadside exhibit.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In this heartwarming tale, Tom Hanks stars as Forrest Gump, a man with a low IQ who unwittingly plays a role in numerous significant 20th-century historical events.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The film opens with astronaut Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks) hosting a watch party in July 1969 for Neil Armstrong's historic first walk on the Moon.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Gonzalo scored 35 goals with the Juvenil A in the 2022-2023 season, leading his team to a historic national treble.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
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Murkowski, however, told Thune and the administration all along that tightening eligibility and work requirements for public benefits wouldn’t work for her state’s antiquated system.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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The hospital also had antiquated wiring in the operating room, necessitating an upgrade as new technology has become available to support surgeries.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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