as in obsoleteness
the condition of no longer being used or useful; the condition of being obsolete
the obsolescence of the old technology Once a useful tool, slide rules have fallen into obsolescence.
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Recent Examples of obsolescence
The traditional consulting industry is facing potential obsolescence as the AI revolution starts to kick in.
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Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
Depreciation estimates, Madsen said, generally take into account assumptions such as technological obsolescence, maintenance, historical lifespans of similar equipment and internal engineering analysis.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Even Singin’ in the Rain dressed its panic in tap shoes, a musical about obsolescence disguised as optimism.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
No one is better built than Leavy, a crafty veteran sportswriter, for between-innings repartee, wry asides, and tossed-off ideas for improving her beloved sport—and maybe even keeping its ever-looming obsolescence at bay for another decade or three.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
Depreciation estimates, Madsen said, generally take into account assumptions such as technological obsolescence, maintenance, historical lifespans of similar equipment and internal engineering analysis.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025
Even Singin’ in the Rain dressed its panic in tap shoes, a musical about obsolescence disguised as optimism.
—Remy Blumenfeld, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
No one is better built than Leavy, a crafty veteran sportswriter, for between-innings repartee, wry asides, and tossed-off ideas for improving her beloved sport—and maybe even keeping its ever-looming obsolescence at bay for another decade or three.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescence
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With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are dealers in coins and stamps and antiquities, and, above all, books.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Giuffre died by suicide last year at age 41.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Obsolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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