as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
found evidence in the Middle East of an antediluvian people previously unknown to history
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as in conservative
a person with old-fashioned ideas
thought his dad was an antediluvian for refusing to use any social media
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Recent Examples of antediluvian
Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Eliminating antediluvian student loan debts held by vulnerable older adults seems both just and good public policy.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Glory be to god for logjams, the antediluvian dark,
for being a supply of goodness outpacing demand
because so many prefer their egos’ endless ranting
to the suggestion of a different narrator or narrative.
—Virginia Konchan, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
The big transmission lever feels slightly antediluvian in what is otherwise a quite modern interior.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2023
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Adjective
Image Still, Professor Bogdanor said, the antediluvian nature of the Lords eroded faith in government generally, particularly among young people.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Eliminating antediluvian student loan debts held by vulnerable older adults seems both just and good public policy.
—Next Avenue, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Glory be to god for logjams, the antediluvian dark,
for being a supply of goodness outpacing demand
because so many prefer their egos’ endless ranting
to the suggestion of a different narrator or narrative.
—Virginia Konchan, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
The big transmission lever feels slightly antediluvian in what is otherwise a quite modern interior.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antediluvian
Adjective
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The layout of the common areas is reminiscent of traditional ancient Roman housing (there are a lot of curves), albeit with bright walls plastered with contemporary artwork by local and international artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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And now a new study of ancient grape seeds found across France adds to the puzzle, revealing that humans have been consuming at least one grape variety for hundreds of years.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The House failed to pass a measure that would propose amending the Constitution to require the federal government to have a balanced budget, a measure offered by conservatives to address the ever-increasing national debt.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some conservatives who advocate for immigration restriction have argued that the left should learn from his immigration positions.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After a one-year hiatus due to road repairs near the summit of Mount Blue Sky, the venerable Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climb returns to the Colorado cycling events calendar this year.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the venerable Southern Sideboards cookbook, published by the Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi, a recipe contributor notes that she was given an angel biscuit recipe when she got married.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rising oil costs have narrowed the premium for biodiesel feedstocks over traditional, fossil alternatives, improving biofuel production margins.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The naming of Doolysaurus huhmini honors both the fictional icon and the very real Min Huh, a pioneering paleontologist who spent 30 years preserving Korea’s fossil heritage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That ethos is most visible in Solomeo, the medieval village that serves as both company headquarters and ideological core.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2026
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For Christians in medieval and early modern Europe, traveling overland and by sea to reach the Holy Land took time and means, and the journey involved many perils.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now the 10% is for stubborn old fogies who refuse to change their ways and try something new.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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Old fogey-ish, ungrateful and stupid.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 and older, or have another qualifying disability.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is how friends and family described 18-year-old Park Hill High School senior Tessa Walker, who was killed in a fiery crash in rural Platte County early Sunday morning.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Alexander, a 31-year-old TCU product, is a seven-year big league veteran who signed with his hometown team this winter.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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After a catastrophic debris strike destroys their shuttle during a spacewalk, Sandra Bullock’s astronaut is left untethered, spinning silently against the vastness of space, while George Clooney’s veteran astronaut tries to guide her from a distance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Antediluvian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antediluvian. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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