OBSOLETENESS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

obsoleteness

noun

as in obsolescence

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obsolescence

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Lockheed also highlighted that its FLEX airframe will provide a modular airframe that gets ahead of subcomponent obsolescence, provides future capability enhancements to outpace threats and enable scalability at the production factory.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
The cash generation is driven by negative working capital dynamics, recurring utility billings, and minimal asset obsolescence.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

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