as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
Stone Age attitudes about the raising of children
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Adjective
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Granted, these creatives still need to contend with archaic royalty structures and the complications of streaming payouts, but not everyone is cut out to be an Alicia Keys or an Ed Sheeran (two artists whose songs were performed at the Disney Aulani resort, where the episode was taped).—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Look to bedside lamps with a historic twist, like the banker’s lamps found in archaic libraries.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If a data center is shut down and the building is set to become something else, the data center’s owner would be required to remove all obsolete equipment like chillers and generators from the site.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The cars are new, the engines are new, the rules are new, and the pecking order that Lando Norris mastered last season may already be obsolete.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rather, this is the tour of the 2023 revival, which — under the guidance of acclaimed director and choreographer Josh Rhodes — modernized the musical by upping the pop-culture references and stage designs while still keeping the storyline firmly set in medieval times.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Adventurous attendees wandered to the lower level, through a medieval-esque wooden door and right into the archives—where the originals were displayed between vintage magazines and press releases documenting their history.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The nightly viewership of the somewhat antiquated TV format can no longer justify the expense — at least, that’s the roundabout reason CBS gave for canceling The Late Show.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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By Con Ed’s rationale, rock salt was to blame, not its antiquated and poorly maintained infrastructure.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dating back more than 66 million years to the late Cretaceous period, Trey offers a window into prehistoric life.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2026
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Modern threats and conservation Despite its prehistoric resilience, the Old Irish goat now faces a serious modern threat.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The six-time All-Star forward overcame a rusty start and nearly finished with a triple-double to help the Celtics trounce the Mavericks, 120-100.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Not surprisingly, drilling has been common in this region, and current trail users occasionally come into view of infrastructure from past projects, including rusty tanks and pump jacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jana Kostelic, Croatia’s 19-year-old skiing sensation, becomes the second youngest woman to win the overall World Cup title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Stone Age.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Stone%20Age. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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