How to Use dated in a Sentence
dated
adjective- The band's music sounds dated now.
- The information was quite dated and no longer useful.
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Here are some genius ways to squeeze a bit more life out of that dated device.
— Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2017 -
Its aging platform relies on old components and dated tech.
— Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2023 -
The days of Entourage-like behavior and thinking is as dated as your largely bro nature. ...
— Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2017 -
And for a Queen, the room looks decidedly normal — although perhaps, a bit dated.
— Diana Pearl, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2017 -
Once a timely call to action, even Bailey’s parents admit the story has become dated.
— Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2017 -
But while the new VR perspective draws you in, the dated 3D models often take you right back out.
— Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 Nov. 2017 -
Some users have complained on social media that the app has sent them on a wild-goose chase for fuel with inaccurate or dated information.
— Alison Sider, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2017 -
Format to engage -- Take some time to revitalize your dated resume format.
— Samantha Nolan, cleveland.com, 6 Sep. 2017 -
There's such a dated, tired narrative that women are taking a risk by standing up for themselves, writing their own narratives, and having control over their bodies.
— Mindy Le Brock, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2017 -
The paper was a dated staff analysis from the previous administration.
— Bess Levin, The Hive, 29 Sep. 2017 -
Despite its dated ’90s quirks, the miniseries is strangely engrossing for its raw depiction of adults demolishing their childhood fears.
— Katie Walsh, kansascity, 7 Sep. 2017 -
The dated computers, mismatched furniture and portable fan suggest another era.
— Michael Tackett, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2017 -
There's about five years between a car's conception and commercialisation, but the consumer tech release cycle is usually much shorter than that, so some cars can feel very dated very quickly.
— Sebastian Anthony, Ars Technica, 18 Sep. 2017 -
Amundi has become more defensive on Venezuela after previously being overweight and holding short-dated debt that matured in April.
— Yumi Teso, Bloomberg.com, 2 Nov. 2017 -
But avoid the dated look of the 2000s brown walls with shocking crisp white trim.
— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022 -
Posts at both ends of the current bridge are dated 1952.
— Ajc Homepage, ajc, 8 Apr. 2018 -
While the sound bar is sleek, the subwoofer may not suit all tastes due to its dated look.
— Stephen Slaybaugh, Popular Mechanics, 9 Jan. 2023 -
The photo is grainy and dated and chilling for Nicole Richards to look at.
— Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, 18 Feb. 2020 -
The decor, with its mix of Tuscan gold, ochre, and browns, felt a bit dated, but no one seemed to mind.
— Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2018 -
The same curl-defining cream would help you here, but this style feels more dated than the last one.
— Adam Hurly, GQ, 9 Feb. 2018 -
Past the dining room is a dated but roomy kitchen, plus a pantry and mudroom.
— Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Dec. 2021 -
What works on screens today could feel dated in a few years.
— WIRED, 20 Jan. 2023 -
Go through, gather up the useless and dated ideas, and then release them to the trash.
— Holiday Mathis, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2021 -
Award show gowns can feel dated, but trying to be edgy reads as try-hard to me.
— Ana Escalante, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2022 -
Not to make anyone feel dated, but Smith was three years old.
— Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 18 Feb. 2022 -
The décor is a little dated, but the pool, gardens, and views of Tivoli more than make up for it.
— Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2018 -
Note that gift tickets are non-dated and valid for 12 months from the date purchased.
— Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Nov. 2022 -
Splash Mountain, the log flume thrill ride themed around the dated and racist 1946 film, will close next month for a remodel.
— Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
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