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
But hey, at least the ridiculous, old-timey key is the same!
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Matt Reeves’ vision of Gotham in The Batman as a haunted city filled with old-timey gangsters is a faithful depiction, but considerably more grounded than traditional Batman stories.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The young girl is petulant and bored at times, playing cards and listening to her grandma’s old-timey records.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Matt Reeves’ vision of Gotham in The Batman as a haunted city filled with old-timey gangsters is a faithful depiction, but considerably more grounded than traditional Batman stories.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The young girl is petulant and bored at times, playing cards and listening to her grandma’s old-timey records.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Tradition frowns upon the mother of the bride shaking you down for more cash like an old-timey casino bookie.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
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Her vintage little black halter dress came from the designer’s fall 1998 collection.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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The just relax vibe was enhanced by the elegant, timeless decor both in the historic building and the guest wing addition: neutral tones with pops of heather and hunter green, rich fabrics in muted patterns, vintage rugs, all brass everything.Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The online marketplace is also a good resource for hunting for antique toys.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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Most visitors will be welcomed into the Grand Salon, complete with antique furnishings, chandeliers, and classical portraits, setting the stage for an immersive culinary journey.Tim Lai, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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These timeless projects and decorating ideas bring together the familiarity of classic traditions and a touch of retro flair.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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Opting for vinyl makes for a unique and retro music experience that brings generations together.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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OpenAI was created as a non-profit research lab with a for-profit arm, but has mulled restructuring into a more traditional, for-profit company that could lead to more returns for investors — a plan at which Musk has also taken aim.Clare Duffy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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This compares to the more traditional form of pardons, which are issued during legal proceedings, or after a conviction.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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This sofa has exactly that kind of antiquated charm with its pleated bottom.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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These artisans, working in concert with larger companies, were able to repurpose antiquated building practices at scale, in lieu of faster and cheaper modern building techniques.Joseph Ataman, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Karey Burke, another figure backing the project, discussed the series' historical importance by noting its groundbreaking contributions to TV comedy.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Then there’s the pharmacy, where once again, the effort to replicate every detail with historical accuracy is evident.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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At the time, those came in classic green bottles from old-time perfumers’ shelves.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Listen to a Live Radio Show The historic Rex Theater welcomes local, regional, and national old-time musical acts.Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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The team behind Brooklyn venue Baby’s All Right is opening a new music space within New York’s historic Pyramid Club.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 13 Dec. 2024
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This is the story of how Eric Jorgenson and the team at Scribe took a flatlining company and led it through a historic rebirth to recover its lost potential, restore its core values, and preserve the jobs of dozens of employees.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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