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of the old school

ADJECTIVE

behind the times

Synonyms

WEAK

antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable

ADJECTIVE

old-fashioned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ancient antique archaic corny dated odd old old-time outdated outmoded primitive

WEAK

antiquated behind the times bygone dead demoded disapproved dowdy démodé extinct grown old moldy musty neglected not current not modern not with it obsolescent obsolete of old of olden days old guard old-hat old-school olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date outworn passé past rococo superannuated unfashionable unstylish vintage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

current fresh modern new present recent up-to-date young

WEAK

contemporary in vogue

ADJECTIVE

passé

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antiquated dated

STRONG

disused démodé has-been obsolete out-of-date outdated outmoded outworn

WEAK

belated dead extinct superseded unfashionable yesterday

Antonyms

WEAK

current fashionable in in vogue modern new

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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Also unlike Mr. Wiley or Ms. Sherald, both figurative artists with conceptual aims, Ms. Sprung is closer to a realist of the old school.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2022

Penny for the thoughts of a certain Duncan Ferguson, who as a member of the old school may have considered the decision somewhat harsh.

From The Guardian • Jan. 22, 2022

“We understand what Washington is like. We understand the legacy of the old school or what it was in the ‘90s or early 2000s.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2021

Members of the old school understand modern hockey from the net out is a completely different game from when they played.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2021

A craftsman of the old school, he scorned progress.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

of the old school

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