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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
The Cure, Literally Olivia is known to be spotted wearing vintage tees featuring her favorite artists. — Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026 The living room’s vintage Fortuny drapes are the exception that proves the rule, spotted by Higgins in a Newport consignment shop mid-vacation and hung exactly as found. — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 The group’s early music was lo-fi, vintage-leaning, and just twee enough to make the scrappy garage rockers an emblem of early-mid aughts Urban Outfitters hipsterdom. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 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
  • Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma sent a set of antique jewels from the grand ducal family to the Parisian jewelry house.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of antique
Noun
  • Now, the musical has a date, with the show set to debut next August.
    — Jessica Barrett, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Style them with a blouse and heeled boots for work, and then swap in a pair of pumps for date night.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of date
Adjective
  • Accented by aged brass and deep brown marble, the lamp easily flits between retro and moodier contemporary styles.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The fall 2026 campaign, shot by photographer Matt Easton, depicts Hilton next to stacks of retro TV sets broadcasting Not-Karl wearing a dark suit, tie and white shirt with a high collar.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of retro
Noun
  • In the bond space, benchmark borrowing costs around the world are extending multi-decade highs as inflation concerns and debt levels keep investors on edge.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Clearing the air around chores, privacy and boundaries will make your space feel like yours again.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of space
Adjective
  • The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague on Monday ruled in Pakistan's favor over the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, saying the historic pact remains fully binding and that India had no valid grounds for ending or suspending it.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This design is directly inspired by a historic Leroy tact watch created in 1810, today preserved at the Patek Philippe Museum.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of historic
Adjective
  • Bonesho said this latest interpretation doesn’t lessen the artifact’s historical importance.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to the historical displays and remembrances, Bennett said, there will be music courtesy of local band Emerald City and games and activities for children.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of historical

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“Vintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vintage. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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