as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
hoary oak trees with dripping moss and gnarled limbs shaded us from the sun
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Recent Examples of hoary
Since Trump is not a Red-baiter, Clooney must adjust his hoary defense of the Democratic Party to fit the left’s new partisanship.
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
Forget that hoary old prophecy about the kid who'll bring balance to the Force.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Sometimes a good story or excellent execution can overcome hoary material.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
The question of whether civilian control over the U.S. military is in crisis is an especially hoary debate in security studies.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
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Armond White, National Review, 30 Apr. 2025
Forget that hoary old prophecy about the kid who'll bring balance to the Force.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Sometimes a good story or excellent execution can overcome hoary material.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
The question of whether civilian control over the U.S. military is in crisis is an especially hoary debate in security studies.
—Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoary
Adjective
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In addition to traditional treatments, there are holistic therapies like sound healing, Reiki, and shirodhara, an ancient Ayurvedic remedy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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There are both national and individual narratives for an ancient object or work of art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Teagan plans to begin with the venerable piggy bank, with its easy-in slot and lock-protected door.—
byDoug Ashburn,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Allen recorded the project at Austin’s venerable Arlyn Studios, with renowned guitarist — and mentor to Allen — Charlie Sexton co-producing along with Jacob Sciba.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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One prompted stories of an old cowboy sitting alone on a porch, surveying a ghost town; another prompted stories about a sun rising over a meadow, where tiny creatures awakened and started to frolic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Instead of looking frumpy in an old T-shirt, look polished and refined in this shirt that won’t constrict your movements.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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In the northernmost part of Delaware, coal-burning steam locomotives still chug along historic rails, pulling travelers in antique passenger coaches.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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The legacy continues with entertainment, historical characters, antique cars, food trucks, children’s activities, artisans and a petting zoo.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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While the use of mercury might evoke images of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, this highly toxic element was also employed in late- and post-medieval Europe as a treatment for venereal syphilis and leprosy.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 was one of the most shocking events in medieval England; Becket, once a close friend and ally of Henry II, became Archbishop of Canterbury and defended the independence of the church against the king’s authority.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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