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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
It is being hailed as a triumph of Anglo-French diplomacy, a once-in-a-generation moment for public access to one of the world’s most important medieval artifacts.
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Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
These days, the Eastern European metropolis is no longer merely a stopover en route to the medieval sights of Kraków in the south or to destinations north for a Tri-City immersion led by the port city of Gdańsk.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The feature written and directed by Zachary Derek follows three unlikely heroes in the medieval kingdom of Northumbria who must unite to stop a royal conspiracy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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Annika Erikson, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
The historic walls are the natural starting point — a mile‑long circuit framing everything from medieval gateways to modern political murals.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
These days, the Eastern European metropolis is no longer merely a stopover en route to the medieval sights of Kraków in the south or to destinations north for a Tri-City immersion led by the port city of Gdańsk.
—Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
The feature written and directed by Zachary Derek follows three unlikely heroes in the medieval kingdom of Northumbria who must unite to stop a royal conspiracy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medieval
Adjective
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Those archaic teams did not have lofty expectations like the ones that featured Simmons.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Doubled down with odd and archaic roster construction.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Back then, an obsolete constitutional formula enabled as few as 12% of the people to elect a majority of state senators.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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But in the lightning-fast tech industry, what’s cutting-edge today can become obsolete tomorrow.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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New York’s antiquated assessment system values properties far below their market value and leaves a small number of apartments valued at $5 million or more.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Though Jordan and Tammy had raised their biological twins since they were born — and had the full support of their surrogate — they were required by antiquated state law to adopt their own babies.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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An unusual tooth found in a cave offers a rare glimpse into a surprising procedure prehistoric humans might have performed to fix a cavity 59,000 years ago.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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In September 2023, UNESCO added Tell es-Sultan—a prehistoric site in Jericho—to its World Heritage List, drawing criticism from some far-right Israeli politicians and organizations.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
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“Medieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medieval. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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