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also prehistorical
as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
prehistoric notions about mental illness that have no place in today's world
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Recent Examples of prehistoric
Concerts are regularly held in the space, taking advantage of its powerful prehistoric acoustics; find a list of upcoming shows on its website.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The doctoral student identified more than 600 previously unknown sets of Native American dice from 45 prehistoric archaeological sites in the western United States from the Late Pleistocene until after the period of European contact.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
While most species evolve dramatically over millennia, giant salamanders represent a direct link to a prehistoric world.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Why Giant Salamanders Are Called ‘Living Fossils’ Fossil records show that giant salamander ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs, making the creature a direct link to a prehistoric world.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The doctoral student identified more than 600 previously unknown sets of Native American dice from 45 prehistoric archaeological sites in the western United States from the Late Pleistocene until after the period of European contact.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
While most species evolve dramatically over millennia, giant salamanders represent a direct link to a prehistoric world.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Why Giant Salamanders Are Called ‘Living Fossils’ Fossil records show that giant salamander ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs, making the creature a direct link to a prehistoric world.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prehistoric
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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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
Adjective
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An ancient Turkish name, Aslan was also used as a title for medieval Turkic rulers.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2026
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Among gravesites and crooked slabs, this medieval tapestry of bell towers, vaulted corridors, and sacred frescoes whispered tales of faith and persecution.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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At the root of the problem are both antiquated technology and staffing issues.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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These antiquated institutions barely provide heat in the winter and cannot cool down in the summer.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Radić came to global prominence with his entry for the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in 2014, a luminous fiberglass shell that appeared to hover over the lawn of Kensington Gardens in London, supported by neolithic-looking boulders.—
Kriston Capps,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
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Previous discoveries of cremations in Africa date to pastoral neolithic herders from 3,500 years ago or later food-producing societies with higher population densities, which made the discovery even more unexpected, the researchers said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Prehistoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehistoric. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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