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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
Ristorante Cocchi This old-school, family-run restaurant attached to the Daniel Hotel has been satisfying diners since 1925.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Like wearing white after Labor Day or open-toe shoes before spring, 2024’s winter hair color trends are breaking old-school seasonality rules.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
To dismiss this outright as the director’s version of a patriotic, old-school Rank Organisation war movie, however, is to ignore the far more interesting movie happening right beneath your nose.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The 1930s estate oozes old-school Hollywood glamour, consisting of a 4,477-square-foot mansion set on 1.25 acres.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Like wearing white after Labor Day or open-toe shoes before spring, 2024’s winter hair color trends are breaking old-school seasonality rules.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
To dismiss this outright as the director’s version of a patriotic, old-school Rank Organisation war movie, however, is to ignore the far more interesting movie happening right beneath your nose.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
The 1930s estate oozes old-school Hollywood glamour, consisting of a 4,477-square-foot mansion set on 1.25 acres.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-school
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On the wall, Volume by Guy de Rougemont (1972) and vintage 1970s aluminum sconces.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The cocktails were served in vintage tumblers and highballs from North Country Vintage, which is owned by Joanna Murphy.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Japan Times reported that the letters were carved into a wooden pillar of a traditional entrance, known as a torii gate, at the Meiji Shrine.Arata Yamamoto, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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That’s well away from most other deer — and hunters, who are focusing on better-looking ground with better traditional habitat hundreds of yards away.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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With vibrant retro animation and a nostalgic tone, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man promises to captivate both longtime fans and new viewers with fresh adventures and a dose of heartwarming humor.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Even the simplest visuals, such as retro video games, have been shown to cause the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024
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The company maintains a conservative liquidity position with available-for-sale securities and credit availability with the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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This election ran smoothly because of the legislation and proactive lawsuits from the conservative movement, argued Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, a Republican who was sanctioned by the State Bar of Arizona for his role in challenging the 2020 election.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On the day of what is without exaggeration being called the most consequential election of our time, ignoring political news in favor of watching an antique cheese slicer being restored may seem frivolous.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The interiors are a paean to nautical good taste, decked with antique oil portraits, brass chandeliers, and white wainscotting.Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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Such a prospect is one that the city’s antiquated water orthodoxy has never managed to fathom.Tom Philp, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of Election Day Cyclorama: The Shape of Things contains a wide spread of imagery: footage on both pro- and anti-segregation riots, recordings from antiquated circus acts featuring a dancing elephant, silhouettes of what appear to be Southern belles in hoop skirts that laugh over tea.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The historical thriller particularly appeals to younger audiences and screenings for students have totaled 40,000 admissions to date.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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The decrease is attributed to historical inventory adjustments and a new bill of material system implementation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Old-school.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-school. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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