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 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 It’s also recommended to avoid fruits and vegetables that may be bruised, damaged or moldy. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 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 outdated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
  • As Jack Dorsey of Block argues, corporate hierarchy is an obsolete information-routing protocol.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • But a decade later, as streamers rely increasingly on acquisitions, co-financing and bundling, producers and distributors — far from becoming obsolete — have had to sharpen their dealmaking skills.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 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
  • The antiquated federal code lacks any guidance for building these homes to withstand earthquakes, wildfires or tornadoes.
    — Arindam Chowdhury, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Adopting techniques from classic-Hollywood style, cinematographers dusted off antiquated equipment, using tungsten bulbs instead of LEDs to create the low-key contrasts typical of the genre.
    — Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of antiquated
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  • 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
  • Retro Row, which is absolutely, in no uncertain terms, the best vintage shopping street in the Western United States — probably the Eastern and Midwestern as well.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Small details added personality to denim, from a red floral patch decorating the back pocket of a pair of jeans to designer and vintage belts.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 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
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  • Sachs has blamed outdated county zoning rules for anger over the county’s 2023 approval of the Islamic school and daycare in the county’s Agricultural Reserve without public input.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This means the development of new clean energy sources will provide greater financial benefits to families rather than polluting, expensive, and outdated sources of energy like oil and gas.
    — Sanya Carley, Time, 7 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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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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