old-world
Example Sentences
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Historic freezes in 1894 and 1895 nearly eradicated the industry, its first and last real brush with old-world calamity.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
By the 1970s, elevator operators had largely vanished, lingering mostly in luxury hotels where their old-world charm and sense of ceremony still held appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Dan Tana’s has endured, Martino said, in part because it can still deliver a charming, old-world experience.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025
Some are eager to see the three policemen back in action but others say that the show's old-world charm might not fit in with the gritty realism of modern-day crime shows.
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024
Irwin had a queer, old-world habit of calling women ladies.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
