as in ancient
relating to or occurring near the beginning of a process, series, or time period
primeval forests slowly disappearing as the climate changed
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Recent Examples of primeval
Suddenly, 43 seconds later, the sky cracked open and light came screaming out in a primeval flash of energy.
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David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Astrophysicists now believe that this nebulous stuff is a stellar incubator; the primeval chaos from which star formation is presently underway.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Our own moon shows evidence of primeval tidal heating too.
—Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
Its images seem to be derived from some anthropological account of primeval human conflict.
—Nicholas Dames, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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David Perlmutt, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
Astrophysicists now believe that this nebulous stuff is a stellar incubator; the primeval chaos from which star formation is presently underway.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 July 2025
Our own moon shows evidence of primeval tidal heating too.
—Robin Andrews, Wired News, 15 June 2025
Its images seem to be derived from some anthropological account of primeval human conflict.
—Nicholas Dames, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primeval
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During that time, particles cast off from that ancient body collide with our planet at speeds of up to 41 miles per second (66 kilometers per second), burning up in a magnificent display as they're overwhelmed by the friction of atmospheric entry.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pausing to appreciate ancient petroglyphs or a primrose that blooms for just one day.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Mules on the towpath along the canal could pull a heavy barge at a clip of 4 miles per hour – far faster than the job of dragging wagons over primitive roads.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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This is the first direct chemical proof that some of the primitive planet’s material survived the giant impact that formed the Earth and Moon.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The genre pic stars Johnny Sequoyah, Jessica Alexander and Troy Kotsur and centers on a group of friends on a tropical vacation that turns into a terrifying and primal tale of horror and survival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the pic, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Not pretty at all, but a real link to a past, and a great example of prehistoric tech.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The rare species of prehistoric predator was found in southern England.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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The findings will help planetary scientists piece together the primordial ingredients that forged the early Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gradually, the explosions settled down into a dim, homogeneous glow, a nebula of primordial data, a latent space for potential stars.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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These decisions have significantly affected the availability of polling places, early voting, absentee ballot eligibility, and even the provision of food and water to voters waiting in lines for hours to vote, likely due to limitations mentioned above.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Nichushkin atoned for his earlier mistake with the third goal of the period.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Primeval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primeval. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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