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Recent Examples of old hat
For Will Smith and Austin Barnes — two backstops who have caught World Series games — this drill is old hat.
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Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Campy, naughty, a little shocking, and a little old hat, The White Lotus’s third season has its flaws and its hang-ups, without question.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
McDavid and Crosby wearing red and white together should be old hat.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
In many ways, this is old hat to the 65-year-old who’s been a pilot since 1983 and for the past 11 years has flown an air tanker into various hot spots around the country.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Campy, naughty, a little shocking, and a little old hat, The White Lotus’s third season has its flaws and its hang-ups, without question.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
McDavid and Crosby wearing red and white together should be old hat.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
In many ways, this is old hat to the 65-year-old who’s been a pilot since 1983 and for the past 11 years has flown an air tanker into various hot spots around the country.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old hat
Adjective
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Easter 2025 happens to fall on a day with an unusual number of historical tragedies and ironies.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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This historical information becomes increasingly valuable during organizational transformations, providing the stability and context needed to manage change effectively.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new measurements may lead researchers toward a historic discovery.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Not least the outmoded idea that Republicans, when in power, shouldn’t use every available lever to implement their agenda.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead of using this opportunity to make Bond a more inclusive franchise, Bezos could very well lean into the franchise’s outmoded machismo, returning Bond to an aggressive womanizer and pillar of a brand of masculinity that aligns with the values of the far right.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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New York City paused school board elections just hours after voting opened on Friday, following reports of invalid and out-of-date ballots.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Declutter out-of-date information Irrelevant details can detract from the strength of your CV.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Assess where approvals, outdated policies or workflows slow progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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While consumer banking has been transformed by digital tools—mobile deposits, peer-to-peer payments and full-service ATMs—retailers and other businesses are still reliant on outdated, inefficient systems to manage their money.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hepworth takes a legal-first approach as opposed to other crypto ''influencers'' or traditional financial consultants, assisting investors in understanding risk, security, and long-term wealth strategies as well as market opportunities.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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These are our favorite open earbuds for every fit and budget. Don’t forget to check out our other guides like the Best Wireless Earbuds, the Best Workout Headphones, and the Best Wireless Headphones for more traditional options.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Back in the olden days, all discussion surrounding individual players involved boxcar statistics (games, goals, assists, points) and the eye test.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Back in the olden days at the turn of the century, the Outdoor Life Network carried the Tour de France on cable, and NBC Sports gradually started to cover more races.—
Ars Staff,
Ars Technica,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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With his understanding of and affection for the hardy inhabitants of the mountainous American West, Walker-Silverman brings a new and tender radiance to the idea of regional filmmaking, along with an awareness of outworn stereotypes.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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This was not a forgone conclusion at the time; indeed, during the 1930s, democracy was widely viewed as an outworn political form.—
Taeku Lee,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2013
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“Old hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20hat. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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