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
By tracking the version number of components used, an SBOM also helps software teams keep track of licensing requirements, usage guidelines and the possibility of obsolescence.
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The 10-inch format soon fell into obsolescence.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2025
Prior to their reanimation by Hope and her magic contract, the Tappers are in a state of almost-hysterical obsolescence.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
According to reporting from The Atlantic, YouTube creators like Jon Peters, who built an audience of over a million subscribers by sharing woodworking tutorials, now face the threat of obsolescence as their videos are being quietly scraped to train AI.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The 10-inch format soon fell into obsolescence.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2025
Prior to their reanimation by Hope and her magic contract, the Tappers are in a state of almost-hysterical obsolescence.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
According to reporting from The Atlantic, YouTube creators like Jon Peters, who built an audience of over a million subscribers by sharing woodworking tutorials, now face the threat of obsolescence as their videos are being quietly scraped to train AI.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescence
Noun
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His is one of the few detailed records about pilgrim sites of the Holy Land in late antiquity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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For more animal fun, head to Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, which has trail rides along the Santa Ynez River for ages eight and up, plus family fun rides for ages six and up and a pony encounter for families with younger kids.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Obsolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescence. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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