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
The Del Coronado’s ultimate claim to Hollywood fame, however, remains its role in Some Like It Hot, in which the hotel’s old-world aesthetic provided Wilder with a cost-efficient time warp to the 1920s.
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Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
This 19th-century adobe, once a ranching and trade hub, now pairs its old-world charm with flaky croissants, fresh-baked bread, and sandwiches that mean business.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Myrrh and galbanum meld with costus root, gum resins, and balsams, creating a smoky, spicy masterpiece that feels straight out of a cathedral or old-world castle— but perfectly designed to scent your festive abode in 2024.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
Baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire presents a cross-Atlantic immigrant story through yuletide music from old-world Dublin and post-colonial Virginia.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
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Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
This 19th-century adobe, once a ranching and trade hub, now pairs its old-world charm with flaky croissants, fresh-baked bread, and sandwiches that mean business.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Myrrh and galbanum meld with costus root, gum resins, and balsams, creating a smoky, spicy masterpiece that feels straight out of a cathedral or old-world castle— but perfectly designed to scent your festive abode in 2024.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
Baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire presents a cross-Atlantic immigrant story through yuletide music from old-world Dublin and post-colonial Virginia.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old-world
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The group’s use of a vintage 1910 piano added another layer of texture.Tiana DeNicola, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
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Much attention was paid to the choice of vintage glass lighting fixtures, a nod to the long history of glassmaking here.Valentina Raggi, Architectural Digest, 21 Dec. 2024
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For months, Bode sourced vintage and antique ornaments, including bulbs, plastic candies, and wooden miniatures such as instruments, birds, and a sleigh.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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However, this more retro documentarian form is often broken up by a roving lens that seems to fall, most often, on religious tradition and iconography, as though Cordero were looking to the region’s Hindu and Buddhist traditions for cinematic enlightenment.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024
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For a more intimate experience, head to Takadanobaba, where the Mikado Game Center has a solid selection of retro machines, and the nearby Natsuge Museum is a fantastic stop for pinball fanatics.Reece Rogers, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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While traditional arrest warrants require an ascertainment that there is evidence a crime may have been committed, Peterson's capias warrant stems from his failure to appear in court over the issues.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Evasive techniques: The use of PDF-based phishing bypasses traditional URL scanning and exploits user trust in business documents.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Supplied with the patient’s symptoms and historical medical records, algorithms can pinpoint the likely issue and suggest the best course of action, saving patients on initial consultation costs.Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The team also conducted dating work on wood samples and other remains from the ship, which in combination with the available historical records, indicate that it was constructed between the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Old North Illuminated operates the church as a historic site.Landon Mion, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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In 2025, the Norwegian city of Stavanger will embark on a year-long celebration of its 900th anniversary, inviting locals and visitors alike to join in commemorating this historic milestone.David Nikel, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Whitaker has dealt with challenges including a surge in close calls between planes, a shortage of air traffic controllers and antiquated equipment.David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Anyone who has filled out their tax return applied for a driver’s license, or booked a doctor’s appointment knows how frustratingly antiquated government services can feel.Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 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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“Old-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old-world. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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