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as in relic
one that has passed the peak of effectiveness or popularity
as an old-time big-city boss, he's become something of a dinosaur in today's political world
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as in whale
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful
not that his small lawn needed such a dinosaur, but he bought a riding mower anyway
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Recent Examples of dinosaur
The Upper Cretaceous period, or late Cretaceous, represented the last true age of dinosaurs, stretching from about 100 million years ago to their extinction 66 million years ago.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The titular robotic dinosaurs are machines piloted by humans who, in the new series, must defend Earth from a monstrous alien invasion trying to resurrect its prehistoric army.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Don't miss the exhibit of dinosaur tracks discovered nearby, adding a prehistoric touch to the visit.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
The group went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, as did other non-avian dinosaurs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The titular robotic dinosaurs are machines piloted by humans who, in the new series, must defend Earth from a monstrous alien invasion trying to resurrect its prehistoric army.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Don't miss the exhibit of dinosaur tracks discovered nearby, adding a prehistoric touch to the visit.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
The group went extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, as did other non-avian dinosaurs.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinosaur
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These relics may contain explosives like TNT, chemical remnants, and even nuclear material.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the 1972 London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution put an end to the legal dumping of unused explosive munitions in the sea, these relics now provide a rich area of study for marine biologists, offering a real-world look at how animals adapt to habitat disturbances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fred Schneider, the B-52’s de facto front man whose booming sing-speak is as big as a whale, is joined by fellow co-founders Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson for their live performances.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) confirmed a Shark Control Program contractor was brought in to cut the whales loose from the tangled netting.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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DiCaprio makes a great, vital has-been, squinting at the horrors around him in disbelief, but mostly, driven by the need to protect his child.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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And as alcoholic has-been Morris, Matthau was fantastically slovenly and cynical, an anti–role model for the ages.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Big Oil giant Shell accused Venture Global of deceit—not disruption—in a contract dispute.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the retail giant in June 2023.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fan Fest Nights would not be the first time that Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Wolf Man and other classic monsters have shared space with Scooby-Doo and the gang.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the trip is going to be an extreme test of fortitude, fate, and faith, evidenced by Lionsgate's preview revealing obstacles including a hellish radiation storm, monster waves, meteors pummeling the Earth, and lethal bands of desperate survivors prowling the continent.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Enormous driftwood trees are scattered along the shore, producing a scene that’s often compared to an elephant boneyard.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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One Pasteurella-like microbe carried genetic hints of virulence and has ties to deadly outbreaks in modern African elephants.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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Colossal's de-extinction projects now span dodos, dire wolves, mammoths, and moas.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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These were places rich with prey like bison, camels, horses and even young mammoths.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dinosaur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinosaur. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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