old style
noun
Also oldstyle a type style differentiated from modern by the more or less uniform thickness of all strokes and by slanted serifs.
old style
Americannoun
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Printing. Also oldstyle a type style differentiated from modern by the more or less uniform thickness of all strokes and by slanted serifs.
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(initial capital letters) time reckoned according to the Julian calendar.
adjective
Old Style
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British
noun
old style
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British
noun
Etymology
Origin of old style
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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I am a little bit more old style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
"I feel bored with the old style of politics," said Napat Sinakasa, a 23-year-old software developer and second-time voter.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
“I just like the old style of everything. I love looking at all covers of the different records and CDs,” said Mora.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025
As time progressed, the rapper's attempts to return to his old style have not always been well received by Gen Z audiences, some calling for him to be cancelled.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
Root found this old style decor strangely comforting.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
A guitar modification designed by Reuben Cox at Old Style Guitar Shop was a secret weapon in the music world — until Orangewood started manufacturing its own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Called The Old Style Raiders, it bridges the gap between Treays' raucous early material and his new, more reflective outlook.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2022
Anheuser-Busch was made the team’s exclusive beer partner, pushing out Old Style, a regional staple affiliated with the team for 60 years.
From Time ● Nov. 3, 2016
Cubs fans and optimism have traditionally gone together like Old Style beer and taste buds.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2016
Then 3 - 2 = 1; therefore, A being the first letter, is dominical letter for 450, Old Style, and January commenced on Sunday.
From Our Calendar by George Nichols Packer
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