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also anachronic
as in obsolete
belonging to an earlier time period
The fashions that were all the rage just five years ago seem like anachronistic leftovers today.
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Adjective
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Just pay attention to apple list of vintage and obsolete devices, which includes the iPhones that can’t be updated at all.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025 -
Meanwhile, the technology that the Pentagon developed on its own often became obsolete before a weapon was even deployed.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The Fed said the renovation will remove asbestos and lead contamination as well as replace antiquated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-safety systems.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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Bondi said the jail's antiquated security cameras cut off for one minute every night.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Carrie had all this vintage YSL, all of these really great pieces.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The historic yet modernized living spaces span three levels and boast a mix of hardwood and tile floors, vaulted wood-beam ceilings, plaster walls, glass doorknobs, vintage light fixtures, and interior doors crafted from solid wood.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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An additional 18 pot still whiskeys won Gold, demonstrating that Ireland’s most traditional whiskey style continues to elevate the standards for flavor, complexity, and craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The left-handed bat seems to have a more traditional torpedo shape.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Kartal, who was born in 2001, was wearing a boxy outfit inspired by the nineties, one of her favorite historical periods.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Nearly every episode of this podcast from the Washington Post is under 10 minutes, delivering a digestible overview of an obscure or long-forgotten historical episode.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The long stretch of beach, starting with South Pointe Park and its 450-foot pier at the top of historic Washington Avenue, is a fine place to take in the postcard-ready image of Miami and enjoy the sunset over the cityscape.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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And a historic aristocratic club turned chic boutique hotel is the place to stay.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Anachronistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anachronistic. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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