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
Opera gloves made a marked return, following a pique in interest in the old-world accessory over the last few years.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Kuo also recommends balancing winter elements with upscale details like family crests for old-world luxury.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Dublin, Ireland Dublin is known for its old-world charm, including a storied literary and musical past.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Kuo also recommends balancing winter elements with upscale details like family crests for old-world luxury.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Dublin, Ireland Dublin is known for its old-world charm, including a storied literary and musical past.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for old-world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
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With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2025
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Best of The Bee: How two Sacramento printmakers made TikTok history with vintage newspaper presses, via Jennah Pendleton.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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The fragrant marinade of soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon infuses the yolks with a satisfying salty-sweet flavor and gives the whites an antique, marbled appearance.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The atmosphere itself is part of the experience, with retro vibes meeting modern design and cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Queen Letizia of Spain made the case for a retro trend while in Barcelona for a royal engagement on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Take advantage of the wide range of marketing alternatives, including social media, direct contact, and traditional channels, to see quickly what gets traction, and follow up to learn from failures.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The star ingredients are the calendula petals, a beloved medicinal herb in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, celebrated for their calming, skin-soothing properties.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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While that was up 16.2% from a year earlier, the inventory remained well below the annual historical average of about 1.98 million, according to data going back to 1999.—
ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Folsom Lake is at 37 percent capacity, which is 84 percent of its historical average.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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According to the Louvre’s own findings, some 80 percent of ticket holders visit the Salle des États to see the 16th century portrait—that’s between 20,000-30,000 visitors a day, well beyond what the historic gallery was intended to accommodate.—
Tessa Solomon for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Net income for the year reached a historic high of $10.1 billion, with earnings per share climbing 25% from the previous year to $14.01.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the wooden bleachers inside the antiquated stadium were covered by 84,059 seat cushions with an Apple logo, a marketing decision that Steve Jobs personally approved when approached by an NFL executive.—
Mark Purdy,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of the most perplexing and seemingly antiquated features of City Hall got a lot of use Tuesday: a bulletin board where motions are posted for public viewing.—
Tony Barboza,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The program will feature old-time acoustic mountain and folk music on banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, bass fiddle, autoharp and the Appalachian dancing doll, plus dancing, storytelling and comedy.—
Eric E. Harrison,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Growing up in Sunnyside, Wash., Top soaked in the songs of artists like Keith Whitley and George Strait and immersed himself in bluegrass and old-time country during his guitar lessons.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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