as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
fossilized notions about the proper place of women in society
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Recent Examples of fossilized
But the prolific writer-director’s latest provides an illustration of how the genre became somewhat fossilized via formulaic writing and overexposure even before 1950s television began churning out Western content in bulk.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Finding a plesiosaur fossil is rare compared to other fossilized marine reptiles from that time, like ichthyosaurs.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, the legacy of the giant moa endures through its fossilized bones and the stories preserved in Māori oral tradition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Measuring about 1 inch (26.5 millimeters) long with a wingspan of 2.7 inches (68.2 millimeters), its fossilized form is nearly intact, with its veined wings spread wide.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Finding a plesiosaur fossil is rare compared to other fossilized marine reptiles from that time, like ichthyosaurs.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, the legacy of the giant moa endures through its fossilized bones and the stories preserved in Māori oral tradition.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Measuring about 1 inch (26.5 millimeters) long with a wingspan of 2.7 inches (68.2 millimeters), its fossilized form is nearly intact, with its veined wings spread wide.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fossilized
Adjective
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Many across the political spectrum, including USDA insiders, acknowledge that the Farm Service Agency systems are complex and archaic and that some of its systems are in need of reform.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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The grease, which then floated to the surface of the water, could be skimmed off the top and eaten — providing a calorie-dense food source for the archaic people.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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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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In Missouri, an antiquated computer system and an insufficient number of employees available to handle benefit paperwork have been highlighted in recent years.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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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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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
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Overall, the graves have slowly revealed new clues about the prehistoric society that lived in the region thousands of years ago.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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Director Gareth Edwards and screenwriter David Koepp give EW the inside scoop on creating these prehistoric monsters.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Jackson hoped that the exhibition would counter the misconception that medieval women were universally downtrodden drudges.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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The handball-esque sport was initially favored by medieval monks and knights but quickly became popular among French royalty — which is why it was typically played indoors, like in palaces.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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“Fossilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fossilized. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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