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
Kiss-me-over-the-garden gate is an old-time favorite renowned for its quick growth rate and spikes of purple-pink flowers beloved by hummingbirds and other pollinators.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
The old-time goose hunter is described as a peculiar sort of being: weathered, weather-wise, half man, half goose, who probably dreamed of someday being listed as the maker of the Biggest Shot on record.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Every old-time nostalgic favorite that reopens with a new, 21st-century look and menu draws complaints at first.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
Garden supplies move briskly; there’s stuff for all ages, like in an old-time general store.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
The old-time goose hunter is described as a peculiar sort of being: weathered, weather-wise, half man, half goose, who probably dreamed of someday being listed as the maker of the Biggest Shot on record.
—Nash Buckingham, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025
Every old-time nostalgic favorite that reopens with a new, 21st-century look and menu draws complaints at first.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2025
Garden supplies move briskly; there’s stuff for all ages, like in an old-time general store.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-time
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But don’t several vintage sitcoms from the era feature a largely unrecognized subversive or off-the-wall quality?—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Or, grab these classic Reebok sneakers with a vintage look, and these soft New Balance low tops that offer support all day.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
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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Consider looking for these pieces at a souvenir shop on your next beach vacation or at an antique store, which will give them a special meaning.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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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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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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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Jensen said Greenlanders first started making popular music that wasn't traditional Inuit music in the 1970s.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
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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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 long stretch of beach, starting with South Pointe Park and its 450-foot pier at the top of historic Washington Avenue, is a fine place to take in the postcard-ready image of Miami and enjoy the sunset over the cityscape.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
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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Bondi said the jail's antiquated security cameras cut off for one minute every night.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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“Old-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-time. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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