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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antiquated back number dated has-been obsolete old hat old-fashioned out-of-date outdated outmoded passé square unfashionable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ancient antique archaic corny dated odd old old-time outdated outmoded primitive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it obsolescent obsolete of old of olden days old guard old-hat old-school olden oldfangled out out of it out of style out-of-date outworn passé past rococo superannuated unfashionable unstylish vintage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disused démodé has-been obsolete out-of-date outdated outmoded outworn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belated dead extinct superseded unfashionable yesterday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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And the Chicago Symphony, even more than other top American ensembles, has long had a taste for magisterial maestros of the old school.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 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