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neolithic

adjective

ˌnē-ə-ˈli-thik How to pronounce neolithic (audio)
Definition of neolithicnext
as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness my old manual typewriter now seems positively neolithic

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Recent Examples of neolithic Even before developing writing, our Neolithic ancestors appear to have used alcohol in search of mind-expanding inspiration. — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 Radić came to global prominence with his entry for the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in 2014, a luminous fiberglass shell that appeared to hover over the lawn of Kensington Gardens in London, supported by neolithic-looking boulders. — Kriston Capps, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026 Discovery tales → Archaeologists discovered a medieval underground tunnel built into a 5,000-year-old Neolithic burial site. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Previous discoveries of cremations in Africa date to pastoral neolithic herders from 3,500 years ago or later food-producing societies with higher population densities, which made the discovery even more unexpected, the researchers said. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neolithic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neolithic
  1. archaic
  2. obsolete
  3. medieval
  4. prehistoric
  5. antiquated
Adjective
  • Not that Georgian masculinity, with its macho, bellicose posturing and archaic codes of honor, is portrayed as anything other than fumbling and futile.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Li said that Yunnan would have offered our archaic human relatives a hospitable climate, rich in plant and animal life.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of archaic
Adjective
  • Replacing obsolete systems and components LANSCE’s aging infrastructure has become increasingly difficult to maintain.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Officials previously said the aging tower had become inefficient and obsolete.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of obsolete
Adjective
  • The song is filled with medieval antisemitism about shadowy figures, dark money and power as the force controlling the media and the government.
    — Kenneth L. Marcus, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Behind the thick, almost medieval-looking door, a mountain of a man stands in the dark entrance—the first line of defense against the plebs of Bedford Street.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of medieval
Adjective
  • The cave had effectively served as a prehistoric rest and maintenance station.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Robert Eagle, a co-author of the study and a geobiologist at University of California, Los Angeles, pioneered this approach to measuring prehistoric body temperatures.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of prehistoric
Adjective
  • Arnold Roma became one of the most persistent voices behind an effort to resurrect Fire Patrol, arguing that New York had lost more than an antiquated insurance service.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Costco online cake ordering updates antiquated system The online cake ordering feature was first revealed to be on the way by Costco CEO Ron Vachris in the company's quarterly earnings call in December 2025.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiquated

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“Neolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neolithic. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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