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
Businesses must adapt quickly or face obsolescence.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are many in the tech world — Satya Nadella, for one — suggesting that major SaaS platforms will face obsolescence because of the increasing maturity of generative AI and agentic applications.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, is the aging star fighting her obsolescence, goaded on by Dennis Quaid, an executive inspired by Harvey Weinstein.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
An intelligent and lavishly appointed structure that delays its obsolescence by being liked, or loved, will be less wasteful than a lemon.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are many in the tech world — Satya Nadella, for one — suggesting that major SaaS platforms will face obsolescence because of the increasing maturity of generative AI and agentic applications.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, is the aging star fighting her obsolescence, goaded on by Dennis Quaid, an executive inspired by Harvey Weinstein.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
An intelligent and lavishly appointed structure that delays its obsolescence by being liked, or loved, will be less wasteful than a lemon.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescence
Noun
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Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Many of the antiquities in the Palmyra museum were sent to Damascus for safekeeping after the start of the civil war.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2025
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The age of your oldest account, newest account, and the average age of all your accounts will play into your score.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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In an age where companies fight for attention, those delivering relevant, intuitive experiences rise above the noise: Streaming services use real-time viewing data to recommend shows, boosting retention.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Obsolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescence. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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