as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
hoary oak trees with dripping moss and gnarled limbs shaded us from the sun
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Recent Examples of hoary
The most common species of bats found in Grand Teton National Park are little brown bats, followed by big brown, silver-haired, hoary, Yuma, long-legged, and long-eared bats, the agency said.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Since Trump is not a Red-baiter, Clooney must adjust his hoary defense of the Democratic Party to fit the left’s new partisanship.
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Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
Forget that hoary old prophecy about the kid who'll bring balance to the Force.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
The question of whether civilian control over the U.S. military is in crisis is an especially hoary debate in security studies.
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Kori Schake,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2021
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
Since Trump is not a Red-baiter, Clooney must adjust his hoary defense of the Democratic Party to fit the left’s new partisanship.
—
Armond White,
National Review,
30 Apr. 2025
Forget that hoary old prophecy about the kid who'll bring balance to the Force.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
The question of whether civilian control over the U.S. military is in crisis is an especially hoary debate in security studies.
—
Kori Schake,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoary
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest’s past and, at the same time, guide it into its future.
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Cosmetics, as venerable as mirrors, boomed to an unprecedented degree.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
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The cedar’s visible woodgrain adds a rustic quality, and the roof’s shingles create an antique aesthetic.
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The Bishop family hopes to host the medieval fair at some point in the future.
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“Hoary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoary. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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