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also mediaeval
as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
get rid of that medieval kerosene stove—it stinks and it's dangerous
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Recent Examples of medieval
The Philly duo’s tender, faintly medieval-sounding folk song has its hands clasped and its heart on its sleeve.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
One of the most common misconceptions about the strategy behind major selection is that applying to an unusual or lesser-known major—geology, classics, medieval studies—offers a tactical advantage simply by reducing the size of the applicant pool.
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Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This dislike of ‘triple U’ in medieval texts is in fact still active in English spelling today.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Seine itineraries span Normandy’s D-Day beaches, Honfleur and Rouen’s medieval streets, and Giverny’s gardens, Monet’s artistic vision made tangible.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
One of the most common misconceptions about the strategy behind major selection is that applying to an unusual or lesser-known major—geology, classics, medieval studies—offers a tactical advantage simply by reducing the size of the applicant pool.
—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
This dislike of ‘triple U’ in medieval texts is in fact still active in English spelling today.
—
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Seine itineraries span Normandy’s D-Day beaches, Honfleur and Rouen’s medieval streets, and Giverny’s gardens, Monet’s artistic vision made tangible.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for medieval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medieval
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The sixth block in the Parthenon’s tympanum—or recessed space—was restored by combining a pair of archaic fragments with new pieces of marble, while the seventh block has been completed using only fresh marble.
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His department of justice brought back the firing squad on federal row in April of 2026; several states now also use what was once considered an archaic method.
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Recent highs have easily blown past 47 degrees Celsius, rendering existing guidelines obsolete even as emissions from human activity continue to drive global temperatures higher.
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Newsom said the state tracker is the first of its kind in the nation as California companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have exploded in growth and simultaneously warned that their products could render most white-collar jobs obsolete.
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Tying an Italian surname to the Outfit has become a tattered badge of honor in the antiquated newsroom of certain outlets with truth thrown to the curb.
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This offers the do-it-yourself warrior a simple, direct route from antiquated lead-acid to state-of-the-art lithium without having to search for esoteric parts online.
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Devil’s Den Spring Located in Levy County, Devil's Den Spring is a prehistoric natural spring inside a cave that offers diving and snorkeling in crystal clear, 72-degree waters all year long.
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Turn left out of the hotel for the Museu de Menorca, revealing a comprehensive history from modern mass tourism back to prehistoric times, and the Talayotic culture, from 1600 BCE to 123 BCE.
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“Medieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medieval. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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