as in historical
belonging to an earlier time period
The politician argued that anachronous laws enacted centuries ago should be revised or repealed.
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Uncovering cultural resilience To better understand South Korea’s unique leisure culture, Kim looked to its historical backdrop — particularly the cultural stagnation that followed the decades of Japanese colonial rule and the Korean War.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
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The impression is that in the second part of the series the music becomes increasingly dramatic, as the historical events do.—
Billboard Italy,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2025
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Though the field was getting crowded with other companies and his original product was now antiquated, Hancock felt there was still plenty of room for innovation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The movie was not selected by the antiquated process for Best International Feature Film by India (who went with Laapataa Ladies) or France (Emilia Pérez).—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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His only other playoff game was the historic collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 wild-card round.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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While European aristocrats once danced through its gold-leafed halls, today—and after a lengthy renovation in 2016—the historic property is even better.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2025
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New industries emerged, new roles were created, and while some jobs became obsolete, new opportunities arose.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.—
Steve Joseph,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The fragrant marinade of soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon infuses the yolks with a satisfying salty-sweet flavor and gives the whites an antique, marbled appearance.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Christmas shopping season, the peak sales period for many retailers, is past, followed by the season when struggling retailers often announce closures.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Jan. 2025
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This one is steamy, full of pining and regret over past mistakes, made even more angsty because the two come from sports dynasty families with long-standing grudges.—
Ellie K. Wilde,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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