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adjective

Definition of vintagenext
as in antique
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time the designer's bracelets and necklaces have the vintage look of jewelry from the 1920s

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vintage

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noun

as in date

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Recent Examples of vintage
Adjective
Straight ahead, just past the museum-like glass display case featuring beaded vintage couture, is a massive staircase leading to The Botanist, the second-floor restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Try styling the minimalist Uncooyee 2-piece Linen Halter Set together or separately, swapping in a vintage scarf top or crochet shorts instead. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Noun
Stupell Industries offers other charming bathroom art that’s vintage-inspired, including a toilet paper delivery truck, a bathtub overflowing with florals and farmhouse-style flower vases. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Meanwhile, Palmer seemed to be on a similar style wavelength as Obama in a vintage Vivienne Westwood corset paired with Y2K-style Baby Phat cargo pants. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vintage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vintage
  1. antique
  2. date
  3. retro
  4. space
  5. historic
  6. historical
Adjective
  • The event attracts over 60,000 spectators and showcases floats, marching bands, equestrians, dance groups, antique cars and community organizations.
    — Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Quince Lightweight Coverlets For a vintage vibe, pick up this coverlet that has a channel stitch reminiscent of antique quilts.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of antique
Noun
  • There are cross-country trips to Duke and Wake Forest and a date in South Bend against Notre Dame.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • The court date begins a weeklong preliminary hearing where prosecutors aim to convince a Utah judge to allow the trial to move forward.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of date
Adjective
  • From bold color contrast to sheer layering and retro prints, caftans can be styled far beyond a basic beach coverup.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The Eastport patio umbrella is Serena & Lily’s interpretation of a retro silhouette adapted to fit a coastal aesthetic.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2026
Definition of retro
Noun
  • As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of space
Adjective
  • The historic 1920s tower that once housed the beloved Ace Hotel is entering a new era just in time for the summer.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • The calendar includes America's Block Party events, festivals, historical programs, exhibits and community gatherings scheduled across the country.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • This was a historical diagnosis for deaths attributed to old age in the early 1900s.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of historical

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