anachronism

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Recent Examples of anachronism Greek culinary historian Mariana Kavroulaki pointed out that rather than making stews, characters in The Odyssey were mostly spit-roasting their proteins, though that’s something of an anachronism in the text. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 Our enduring closeness is an anachronism, but a beautiful one. — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 2026 And the anachronism is only one of the island’s unique properties. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 In his urban dramas, Kurosawa can open a frame onto the sprawl of Tokyo; on a historical set, any exterior view risks revealing a studio wall or an anachronism. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for anachronism
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  1. archaism
  2. throwback
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  • That phrase, which may strike some young American ears as an archaism if not an oxymoron, is worth unpacking, and Amis provides readers with a pocket account of the historical preconditions of his extravagant fame.
    — A.O. SCOTT, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018
  • For the Latin American left, that vision has congealed into archaism.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
Definition of archaism
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  • The costume is the perfect excuse to dig out your skinny jeans, going-out top and pumps for a throwback to the aughts—a scary thought in itself.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The Rare Beauty collab also builds on the wave of 2000s throwbacks that Disney stars such as Gomez and Lovato, as well as the Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus, have been enjoying this past year.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
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