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
  • Erin Parsons is turning her sprawling collection of rare and vintage beauty products into an online makeup museum.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But vintage bentwood chairs produced later are one of Williamson’s picks for older styles that continue to find a place in contemporary interiors.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • Get the antique style by opting for a solid wood shelf with traditional trim.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, limestone walls and old stone arches play into the traditional Cycladic style; though more recent renovations, including a burgundy marble kitchen floor and antique brass outdoor shower, give it an elevated spin.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of antique
Adjective
  • From retro denim totes to backpacks, mini styles for kids and park-ready packable bags, the collection combines BÉIS’ signature travel friendly functionality with playful Disney details.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Casual tees, in general, have dominated the summer 2026 trend cycle, between retro striped ringer tees and rugby polos to raglan shirts and sports jerseys.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of retro
Adjective
  • Comptroller Brooke Lierman acknowledged that Maryland needed to improve its return rate and modernize its antiquated systems.
    — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Dust ruffles may have gone the way of the dodo after their heyday in the maximalist ’80s, but the absolute best bed skirts (done up in cottagecore ginghams and frothy sateens) are putting the antiquated bed dressing back on the map.
    — Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • Despite a bear market, Schwab responded to client demand for consolidating crypto alongside traditional investments.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The secret mission was carried out without the knowledge of members of the press traveling with the president and even some White House officials who were still aboard the old traditional Air Force One.
    — Isabella Murray, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of traditional
Adjective
  • More information is available about the Maroon Creek Bridge, Aspen's railroad history and other local historical stories at the Aspen Historical Society website.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • To Ramos, the bill represents a step toward reversing the long list of historical wrongs against Native Americans, including those perpetrated by the state government.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of historical
Adjective
  • The comments by Akishino, the next in line for the throne, come just weeks after a historic revision to the Imperial House Law by the conservative government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The mayor said people visiting historic Bushnell Park don’t want to look down and see a message about slip and falls.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of historic
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“Oldfangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldfangled. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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