moldy

adjective

Definition of moldynext
1
as in obsolete

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2
as in rotting

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Recent Examples of moldy Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 That might mean advocacy to address a moldy home, access to safe green spaces, or trusted local advice in times of crisis. — Kyle Vanelli, STAT, 14 Aug. 2026 Sailors reportedly face moldy conditions, food shortages, and lack basic necessities, raising mental health concerns. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Additionally, health inspectors cited four eateries for violations including moldy bell peppers and rodent droppings. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for moldy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldy
  1. obsolete
  2. mildewy
  3. antiquated
  4. decaying
  5. vintage
  6. putrescent
  7. outdated
  8. corroded
Adjective
  • Whether machines can make conventional money obsolete remains an open question.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement That prescription has rankled many cybersecurity experts who scoff at the possibility that their expertise will be rendered obsolete.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of obsolete
Adjective
  • When looking at the car, close the windows and make sure there is no mildewy smell that could point to previous flooding damage.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The humidity in the air keeps towels from drying fully, which could lead to mildewy smells.
    — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of mildewy
Adjective
  • According to firefighters, the department’s flood response was also limited by an antiquated dispatch system.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Plaintiffs challenging the prohibition on home distilling claim the 1868 law is an antiquated relic of Reconstruction-era politics.
    — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of antiquated
Adjective
  • Liberal critics, however, argued—also rightly—that the Soviet Union was a decaying, economically crippled giant by the time Reagan was inaugurated.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The district also could be in for other major changes in the coming years, including the opening of a few new schools to replace multiple decaying, underenrolled schools.
    — Scott Travis, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Definition of decaying
Adjective
  • Their brothers all wore vintage floral brooches the couple collected for the wedding day.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The couple recently revamped their living room and kitchen, adding details like crown moldings, vintage lighting and custom banquette seating, which cost approximately $12,000.
    — Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of vintage
Adjective
  • This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.
    — Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022
Definition of putrescent
Adjective
  • Hire a credit repair company Credit repair services can contact credit reporting agencies to remove inaccurate or outdated negative information on your behalf.
    — Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Locals saw the pitchfork as outdated—four tines would have been more appropriate—and the woman unforgivably dour.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of outdated
Adjective
  • The corroded terminal, the location, 30 seconds of video of the noise, the hypothesis that was ruled out.
    — Julien Vantyghem, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And no amount of paint can fix an unstable, corroded piece of furniture.
    — Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of corroded

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