as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
the theater has been painstakingly restored to its old-world elegance
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Recent Examples of old-world
This intoxicating story blends old-world magic and modern-day mystery (plus shipwrecks and a dash of sexism) with a delicious side of amore.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 July 2025
This old-world style pub serves the best Irish coffee in Louisville
Whether or not guests are fans of a little fire, the spice level of all Amazing Thai dishes can be adjusted.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The grime was exhilarating, and the glamorous boutiques opening between old-world vestiges — hat stores, bridal shops — gave the neighborhood a sense of urgency.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
For the Classic Bride For the bride who favors tradition and old-world charm, Prada’s pleated silk halter gown, cinched at the waist, feels effortlessly refined.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 July 2025
This old-world style pub serves the best Irish coffee in Louisville
Whether or not guests are fans of a little fire, the spice level of all Amazing Thai dishes can be adjusted.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The grime was exhilarating, and the glamorous boutiques opening between old-world vestiges — hat stores, bridal shops — gave the neighborhood a sense of urgency.
—Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
For the Classic Bride For the bride who favors tradition and old-world charm, Prada’s pleated silk halter gown, cinched at the waist, feels effortlessly refined.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
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My recommendations are Flash Disc Ranch for LPs, Soma for vintage sneakers, and RAGTAG for designer labels.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Keke Palmer stepped out last month in Midtown Manhattan in mirrored gold stilettos with a vintage Versace mini, while Sabrina Carpenter made headlines in six-inch Christian Louboutins at a pre–Met Gala cocktail.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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This artsy, walkable stretch of downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries, each one worth poking around in.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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From puberty to post-menopause, hormones significantly impact women's health experiences—yet they're often dismissed, misunderstood, or inadequately addressed in traditional healthcare settings.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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Masked dancers in traditional outfits twirled to the sounds of gongs, pipes and horns as the Dalai Lama was led into the complex by two attendants.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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July 13, 1980: As part of a historic heat wave, temperatures reached 108 at Little Rock while Beedeville (Jackson County) topped out at a scorching 112. July 14, 1954: Forest fires burned thousands of acres of timberland as the result of an extended heat wave combined with low humidity and no rain.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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In Missouri, an antiquated computer system and an insufficient number of employees available to handle benefit paperwork have been highlighted in recent years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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La Bistro, 722 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, is an old-time fine-dining Italian restaurant open nightly for dinner.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2025
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Some of the old-time American and Native American names for the July full moon include the full buck moon because this time of year buck deer begin sprouting out new antlers.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
6 July 2025
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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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