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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
King Arthur manuscript goes on sale A rare medieval manuscript featuring early tales of King Arthur and Merlin, which has been in private hands for about 700 years, is heading to auction with an eye-popping price tag.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Trade policy should resemble intelligent statecraft, not a medieval blood feud in which every nation — friend or adversary — is treated as an enemy.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
In the medieval and early modern world, when education was tightly controlled by religious or philosophical traditions, learning was a process of mastering a specific canon.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Construction began in 1248 but stalled for centuries before finally being completed in 1880 using medieval plans.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Trade policy should resemble intelligent statecraft, not a medieval blood feud in which every nation — friend or adversary — is treated as an enemy.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
In the medieval and early modern world, when education was tightly controlled by religious or philosophical traditions, learning was a process of mastering a specific canon.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Construction began in 1248 but stalled for centuries before finally being completed in 1880 using medieval plans.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medieval
Adjective
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The very details that make the genre come alive—the archaic syntax, the outfits, the feelings—are the ones that haven’t survived into the present day or that the writer made up.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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This rule has evolved, though it’s not considered completely archaic.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Our elections have fixed what’s wrong over the decades, but thinking a tired candidate with a long resume is the answer should now be obsolete.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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The Retail Investor Has Arrived, For Good Now, that assumption is becoming obsolete, and at lightning speed.—
Harry Temkin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The technology was largely depicted as a portal to the future, a tonic for the ailing Los Angeles production sector, and a way to finally wriggle free from the bonds of antiquated studio protocols.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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When leaders continue applying old frameworks to environments that no longer behave predictably, the result can show up as misaligned outcomes, antiquated processes, and teams that stop telling the truth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Europe is home to some of the most iconic ancient ruins on the planet, from prehistoric stone circles to entire Roman cities frozen in time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Medieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medieval. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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