ANACHRONOUS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

anachronous

adjective

as in historical

belonging to an earlier time period The politician argued that anachronous laws enacted centuries ago should be revised or repealed.

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Adjective

But the work’s critics also appeal to its past; actual encounter is informed by historical circumstances, which means looking back.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The bill would have directed state agencies to recognize historical inequities affecting tribes, and to consult with them on water projects, plans and policies.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of historical

Adjective

Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Costco online cake ordering updates antiquated system The online cake ordering feature was first revealed to be on the way by Costco CEO Ron Vachris in the company's quarterly earnings call in December 2025.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of antiquated

Adjective

The New York Liberty are peaking at the right time and were able to complete a historic sweep of the Minnesota Lynx to advance to the semifinals of the WNBA playoffs.

— Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Of course, Hemingway and McCarthy weren’t writing amid democratic backsliding and historic polarization.

— Ryan Chapman, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of historic

Adjective

In Dallas, a data center built in the 1980s became obsolete as a data center and was converted into a warehouse.

— Rafi Golberstein, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Replacing obsolete systems and components LANSCE’s aging infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to maintain.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of obsolete

Adjective

As with its previous gear releases, PD EDC is bypassing traditional retail avenues to bring this project to fruition.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of traditional

Adjective

Launching a linear channel may feel anachronistic and comes at a time when the BBC is set to close at least one but under maverick content chief Ben Frow, 5 has leaned in to linear.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Their brand names have some modest residual value but their original purpose—organizing content into a schedule—is entirely anachronistic today.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of anachronistic

Adjective

This hotel’s raw concrete and brushed stainless steel are punctuated by pieces from Verner Panton, Tommaso Barbi, and Florian Schulz and, more surprisingly, antique castle doors.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
For the Hudson Valley ceremony, Aemilia wore a Kamparett dress, Prounis earrings, Alaia wedges, and an antique wax flower crown from eBay.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of antique

Adjective

The governor, those critics said, missed an opportunity to take historic apologies he’s made for the state’s past wrongs against Indigenous people and turn them into more concrete changes.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Review a prospect’s past giving, volunteer work, board memberships and public interests to understand what truly motivates them.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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