oldfangled

adjective

ˈōl(d)-ˈfaŋ-gəld How to pronounce oldfangled (audio)
Definition of oldfanglednext
as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time those big solid-iron phones are an oldfangled reminder of the time when you had to rent a phone from the telephone company

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oldfangled
  1. vintage
  2. antique
  3. retro
  4. antiquated
  5. traditional
  6. historical
  7. historic
Adjective
  • Her vintage little black halter dress came from the designer’s fall 1998 collection.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In the news Jasleen Kaur, an artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily, accepted a $32,000 prize and the United Kingdom's Turner Prize award during a ceremony in London.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • 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
  • The bones of knackered cattle in the glue that held his antique books together.
    Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • 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
  • Opting for vinyl makes for a unique and retro music experience that brings generations together.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • Through her connection to Nashville, Wilson was invited to perform on the PBS special Patsy Cline: Walkin’ After Midnight featuring a variety of artists (Wynonna, Pat Benatar, Ashley McBryde, Kristin Chenoweth, and others) performing Patsy Cline songs at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
    Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The album’s existence is historic, a reminder of how singular these two are in a studio.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of historic
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Thesaurus Entries Near oldfangled

older

oldfangled

old-fashioned

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