variants
also anachronic
as in obsolete
belonging to an earlier time period
The fashions that were all the rage just five years ago seem like anachronistic leftovers today.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anachronistic
Adjective
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And these days, data decays (becomes obsolete) more quickly than ever, given the rapid pace of change in both business operations and consumer habits.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025 -
Anatole is a painter, an artform which photographer Lucien good-naturedly joshes him will soon be obsolete.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Extra pomp doesn’t have to skew antiquated, either, as several modern variations from upscale brands like Sferra and Annie Selke illustrate.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 May 2025
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Sure, Wimbledon is the Major most associated with prim and proper antiquated rituals.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Sentimental family keepsakes such as a pair of baby shoes also make for a lovely display along with a framed photograph or a stack of vintage children's books.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Back in March, the actress joined Squibb to present at the 2025 Academy Awards, wearing vintage Mugler with De Beers jewels.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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But newer spots such as Lucky Day, which opened in 2017, are expanding beyond Buffalo’s traditional menu offerings.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Il Molino di Grace (Panzano in Chianti) – Combining traditional methods with sustainability, this historic estate captures the bold yet refined character of Panzano.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Most of it is invented, but the beginning was inspired by historical incidents.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Further, as shown in the historical data, periods of a weaker US dollar do not uniformly lead to higher US Treasury bond yields.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Starmer met Trump in the Oval Office earlier this year armed with an invitation from Charles to a historic second state visit, all part of efforts to pave the way for Britain to get a U.S. trade deal, which eventually was forthcoming.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The historic residence in the Poverty Ridge neighborhood now awaits its next caretaker.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
24 May 2025
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“Anachronistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anachronistic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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