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
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.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Geometric designs hint at the contours of the Neolithic imagination.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Other archaeological finds include Neolithic bows and arrowheads and World War I-era military paraphernalia.
—Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
Analysis of the site revealed evidence from the Mesolithic and early Neolithic periods, with some dated to between 3300 and 3000 B.C., according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Geometric designs hint at the contours of the Neolithic imagination.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Other archaeological finds include Neolithic bows and arrowheads and World War I-era military paraphernalia.
—Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
Analysis of the site revealed evidence from the Mesolithic and early Neolithic periods, with some dated to between 3300 and 3000 B.C., according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neolithic
Adjective
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The very details that make the genre come alive—the archaic syntax, the outfits, the feelings—are the ones that haven’t survived into the present day or that the writer made up.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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This rule has evolved, though it’s not considered completely archaic.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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That browsing model is now obsolete.—
Vin Sonpal,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The movie depicts how a now-obsolete method of weather forecasting that was popular in the United States leading up to World War II was replaced by more modern methods that were taking root in Europe at the time.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Underneath the Lincoln Memorial is what's known as the memorial's Undercroft (a term usually reserved for the vaulted basement of a medieval castle or cathedral).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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An Israeli flag flies over the medieval Beaufort Castle, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif or Shaqif Arnoun, as seen from the Marjayoun area of southern Lebanon on Sunday.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Europe is home to some of the most iconic ancient ruins on the planet, from prehistoric stone circles to entire Roman cities frozen in time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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This is quintessential Alberta—a place where Indigenous traditions breathe life into the land, where artistry ignites the soul, and where prehistoric treasures foster unwavering connections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The technology was largely depicted as a portal to the future, a tonic for the ailing Los Angeles production sector, and a way to finally wriggle free from the bonds of antiquated studio protocols.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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When leaders continue applying old frameworks to environments that no longer behave predictably, the result can show up as misaligned outcomes, antiquated processes, and teams that stop telling the truth.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Neolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neolithic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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