as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
tourists can pose for pictures wearing old-timey dresses or top hats
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Recent Examples of old-timey
Players could hunt buffalo, talk to Swedes and slowly make their way across the Great Plains and Rockies with pixelated graphics and old-timey music rendered weirdly futuristic by the Apple II’s primitive music card.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Her retro, half-up hairdo keeps right in line with the elegant, old-timey feel of her golden halter gown, the color of which carries over to tiny details on her nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025
First, the team is deploying an old-timey strategy in having the centre come down low (with speed) and take a handoff from the defenceman in possession of the puck.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
This old-timey name was further popularized by Doris Day.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025
Her retro, half-up hairdo keeps right in line with the elegant, old-timey feel of her golden halter gown, the color of which carries over to tiny details on her nails.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 5 May 2025
First, the team is deploying an old-timey strategy in having the centre come down low (with speed) and take a handoff from the defenceman in possession of the puck.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
This old-timey name was further popularized by Doris Day.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-timey
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The fabrics are versatile enough to look polished when washed clean or more relaxed with vintage washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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Back in March, the actress joined Squibb to present at the 2025 Academy Awards, wearing vintage Mugler with De Beers jewels.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 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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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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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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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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Further, as shown in the historical data, periods of a weaker US dollar do not uniformly lead to higher US Treasury bond yields.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Most of it is invented, but the beginning was inspired by historical incidents.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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Set once again at the historic Fillmore Miami Beach, ticket and lineup information for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
24 May 2025
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Starmer met Trump in the Oval Office earlier this year armed with an invitation from Charles to a historic second state visit, all part of efforts to pave the way for Britain to get a U.S. trade deal, which eventually was forthcoming.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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“Old-timey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-timey. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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