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 outdated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
  • In the Wall Street Journal, James Lloyd Dusenbury recently argued that our political vocabulary, including communism and capitalism, is obsolete.
    — Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While most Apple products stop receiving repairs or replacement parts after being added to the obsolete list, MacBooks may still receive battery replacements for up to 10 years after Apple stops selling them — if batteries are still available.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 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
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  • 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
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
  • Joel has been collecting and restoring vintage bikes for decades.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The restaurant cart alongside it displays a dust buster, an industrial mixer, and a bucket of vintage Altoids containers.
    — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of vintage
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  • 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
  • Lebanon’s state electricity company is one of the country’s biggest sources of debt, hemorrhaging about $40 billion over the past decades with a bloated workforce and outdated infrastructure.
    — Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • One possible reason is that safety professionals themselves are overextended, with too many sites to monitor and outdated sensors to monitor with.
    — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 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
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“Moldy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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