DEMODED Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

demoded

adjective

(ˌ)dē-ˈmō-dəd

Definition of demoded

as in obsolete

having passed its time of use or usefulness with its demoded '70s look—shag carpeting, no less—that split-level is in need of some serious updating

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Adjective

Replacing obsolete systems and components LANSCE’s aging infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to maintain.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Officials previously said the aging tower had become inefficient and obsolete.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of obsolete

Adjective

Not that Georgian masculinity, with its macho, bellicose posturing and archaic codes of honor, is portrayed as anything other than fumbling and futile.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Li said that Yunnan would have offered our archaic human relatives a hospitable climate, rich in plant and animal life.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of archaic

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

For those who favor outdoor adventure, climb up the famed hiking trail to get to the medieval fortress at the very top of the town.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
There are two sculptures in the center of the gallery, ramps with those medieval spikes.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of medieval

Adjective

The cave had effectively served as a prehistoric rest and maintenance station.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Robert Eagle, a co-author of the study and a geobiologist at University of California, Los Angeles, pioneered this approach to measuring prehistoric body temperatures.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prehistoric

Adjective

The opener at Nottingham Forest was understandably rusty, but headed for a good 0-0 draw on the road until Anton Stach’s late free kick.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The feathers on her back were of mottled sepia tones, and those on her belly were rusty brown and painterly white.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

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