as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
that literary style is a bit passé nowadays
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for passé
Adjective
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But Vermont, unfortunately, has a lot of archaic politics that allow a lot of abuse of wildlife.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Innovations in new platforms and streaming services must provide greater accessibility and affordability while eliminating archaic rules that impede growth such as blackout restrictions.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both films were directed by Hughes and are considered ʼ80s classics, though some of their characters, dialogue, and plot devices are now considered dated and problematic.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a planner with a clear, dated layout that keeps planning simple.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But a large section of the ship had transitioned from its original silver color to a rusty hue of orange and brown.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Some customers like the bright and airy paint job, but many were thrown when the rusty old antiques and signs disappeared from restaurant walls.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Your current playbook will become obsolete.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Simple no-cost steps include turning on Night Shift, while buying blue light glasses is a relatively inexpensive alternative to investing in a costly new eye-friendly display that NaturaSynth may one day make obsolete.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Passé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%C3%A9. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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