archaistic

Definition of archaisticnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for archaistic
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • There are chances for writers, actors and crew members to secure work for at least a little while, and that executives are rediscovering that some supposedly outmoded ways of making television can still be good, actually.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Both were premised on the idea of frictionless ease, liberating their users from outmoded toils.
    Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Court records feature other nuggets that feel dated and absurd when re-read this week.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Pros say stone mosaics, wood-look porcelain, and pastels feel dated and impractical.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • One ​of the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said officials responsible for creating targeting packages appeared ​to have used out-of-date intelligence.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026
  • In a story published March 11, 2026, The Associated Press reported that a Pentagon office was discussing the updating of out-of-date no-strike lists.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Service for products on the vintage list depends on spare parts availability, whereas Apple does not provide hardware service or parts for products on the obsolete list.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
  • But investors already see the readings as obsolete, reflecting a pre-war economy.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The image that usually beckons of a vintage store is one that is fusty, cramped and dimly lit, filled with garments organized without design or backstory.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The strategy has worked—the film is doing well at the box office—but Chalamet’s energy has vibed uncomfortably with the fusty atmosphere of awards-season campaigning, where glad-handing with showbiz retirees and eating rubber chicken at galas is still very much the norm.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Archaistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/archaistic. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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