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vintage Antonyms
Opposite of vintage
Because the opposite of vintage shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Originating from a past era and characterized by high quality, enduring appeal, or classic style.
Usage Example
"She collects modern leather jackets and mid-century furniture from local estate sales."
Strongest
modern
contemporary
brand-new
Strong
futuristic
newfangled
up-to-date
• adjective (Context 2)
Representing the finest, most characteristic, or most quintessential work of a particular person or group.
Usage Example
"The witty, fast-paced dialogue in the third act is uncharacteristic comedy from the veteran playwright."
Strongest
uncharacteristic
atypical
Strong
inferior
mediocre
subpar
• adjective (Context 3)
Denoting wine of high quality made from the harvest of a single specified year and district.
Usage Example
"The sommelier recommended a bottle of nonvintage champagne to celebrate their anniversary."
Strongest
nonvintage
Similar words to vintage
Words similar to vintage shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
classic
quintessential
retro
first-rate
prime
period
signature
harvest
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Vintage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/vintage