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 passé
Betting on wins or losses is passe.
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David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 July 2025
Cranston got himself the exact same watch because friendship bracelets are so passe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
But these days, many of the traditional Olympic sports are beginning to feel passe to a younger generation.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
But these days, many of the traditional Olympic sports are beginning to feel passe to a younger generation.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
That meant a dozen roses was passe and cottage-bohemian aesthetic arrangements were in.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
Do’s and don’ts The bubble-gum pink of the ’60s is passe.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The idea of teaching classics in college is now passe.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2023
David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Across social media, we’re told drinking plain water is passe, subpar, and incredibly basic.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 July 2025
Cranston got himself the exact same watch because friendship bracelets are so passe.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2024
But these days, many of the traditional Olympic sports are beginning to feel passe to a younger generation.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
But these days, many of the traditional Olympic sports are beginning to feel passe to a younger generation.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2024
That meant a dozen roses was passe and cottage-bohemian aesthetic arrangements were in.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 30 May 2024
Do’s and don’ts The bubble-gum pink of the ’60s is passe.
—Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The idea of teaching classics in college is now passe.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passé
Adjective
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Rather remain archaic and barbaric than find a better option to give.—
Yesika Salgado,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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An American classic, the cover oddly archaic, blue, with disembodied eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All-white, Tuscan, and 90s farmhouse kitchens feel dated and lack warmth or purpose.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
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Residents should take clear, dated photos and videos, ideally with wide shots and close-ups, and should report concerns in writing.—
Keegan A. Berry,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cove and Sanjar creek the rusty metal door of one of the bunkers open and enter, shining flashlights down the old pipes and ventilation shafts in search of woodrats and cotton mice, which often use the pipes as nesting sites.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The English were rusty in beating Ireland 33-12 at Twickenham last weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Crucially, this is not an argument that campuses are obsolete.—
Ian Gibson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Longtime breakfast staples like oatmeal and potatoes, which could take hours to prepare and cook, were suddenly obsolete.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Passé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%C3%A9. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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