How to Use old-world in a Sentence

old-world

1 of 2 adjective
  • The space is small and snug but full of heart and a nod to old-world dining.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
  • These silhouettes didn’t read as rigid or old-world.
    — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The vibe is old-world hunting lodge meets quaint traveler’s inn.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
  • For most, antiquing is a dusty time machine in an old-world era that may seem dated.
    — Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 21 June 2023
  • The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The restaurant is housed in a cozy 1940s church that oozes old-world charm.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The hotel is the ideal mix of modern comfort with old-world charm.
    — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • Proof that old-world can meet new-world in a delicious dining display.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 Feb. 2023
  • From a small, old-world plum have come rich memories lasting a lifetime.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Some have even inspired luxury buyers in search of old-world grandeur.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
  • There are few things that conjure the old-world glamour of golden age travel like trains.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Formal nights are fun and evoke the old-world, slow-travel glamor of cruising.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Yet for all the old-world drama, the rooms are built for the needs of the modern traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
  • Artist is well known for paintings depicting pastoral scenes with old-world charm.
    — Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2024
  • The simple arch brings old-world charm to a bathroom, gallery wall, or entryway.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2023
  • In addition to the pad’s old-world feel, there are quite a few modern comforts, too.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023
  • But this one gives you all the comfort and flavor of the old-world version made in your slow cooker.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Drape it along your mantel, weave it into a garland, or wrap it around your tree for a warm, old-world touch.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • But each one has roots, from old-world grilling methods to colonial parades to clever ways of beating city heat.
    — Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
  • Shelves are lined with clocks, baubles, bottles and other charming knickknacks that give off an old-world feel.
    — Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Rooms are decked out in rich textiles and brass finishes evoking old-world glamour.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
  • The brothers are known for their devotion to old-world baking techniques.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2023
  • What’s certain is their European background gave the home an air of old-world grandeur.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • The tree plays homage to the brand’s old-world charm and playful sophistication.
    — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Wide, walkable streets, a low skyline, and ubiquitous green space lend an old-world feel.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024
  • Desai’s multipart meet-cute lets her challenge neat old-world–new-world dichotomies.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Dark academia style brings in the same cozy atmosphere through vintage elements, deeply rich hues, and old-world charm.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Yet the series functions best when the old-world glamour is infused with modern humor.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024
  • This high-end piece perfectly merges old-world detail with the countertop of a modern kitchen.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This look is perfect for modern farmhouse styles and old-world or country aesthetics.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

Old World

2 of 2 noun
  • Here’s a look at some of those in the Old World caught up in the new furor.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Old World fruit bats are common across southern Asia.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The space has an Old World bistro atmosphere, dark wood, dim lighting.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Many people like the classic, Old World look of a hillside covered in ivy.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Three Brothers is a time capsule of Old World charm with heaps of comfort to spare.
    — Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
  • What was crime and delusion in the Old World was real and true in America.
    — Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
  • The suburb of Metairie is excellent for authentic, Old World items.
    — Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Old World Meatball sandwich was another strong contender.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The exterior keeps its Old World silhouette.
    — Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The Fontaine sits adjacent to the main stretches and perfectly mirrors that Old World look with a dose of modern shine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The temperature plunges; Reilly’s trills harden into an Old World dirge.
    — Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Café Kappeli, an Old World oasis of pastry and relaxation, sits proudly at the harbor’s edge.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
  • Bayou Beer Garden is a dog-friendly, indoor-outdoor venue with Old World wine lists and live music.
    — Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 7 Jan. 2026
  • No matter the size, the decor is all Old World luxury—brocade upholstery, crystal lamp bases, and marble counters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • This Old World Christmas ornament has a vintage Christmas feel to add a charming touch to anyone’s tree.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
  • The Old World opulence of Paris and the legendary Five-Star hotel would have viewers swooning.
    — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At Old World Wisconsin, ghost stories and spooky haunts seem more nostalgic and historic than boot-shaking frightening.
    — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • San Francisco Proper Hotel exudes Old World charm and modern flair.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Lagasse sees no contradiction between Louisiana food and Old World wine.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Jakobus speaks in an Old World dialect, Pilsner, delivering brisk herbal aromas, hints of fresh levain bread and a prickling hop bitterness.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The winemaker recently shifted the menu to more European, Old World-style varietals.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The chocolate bunny’s journey from Old World myth to American staple begins with a deep symbolic tradition.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • That’s thousands of years earlier than the practice is thought to have existed anywhere in the Old World — Europe, Africa or Asia.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The hotel resides in a historic flatiron building that dates to 1904, and its Old World charm is juxtaposed with sleek, modern accents.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Founded as a Swiss village in the heart of German America, New Glarus found its niche with Old World charisma.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • For Old World luxury, book at Belle Époque beauty the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois.
    — Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This blend of Old World sensibility and modern precision reflects the vision of founders Daniel and Georges Daou.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Huntington Beach’s Old World Village will host a Soccer Fest starting Thursday.
    — Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 10 June 2026
  • Or check out Old World Sun Valley Inn, which is modeled after an Austrian ski chalet and opened in 1937.
    — Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 16 Jan. 2026

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