as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
found evidence in the Middle East of an antediluvian people previously unknown to history
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as in conservative
a person with old-fashioned ideas
thought his dad was an antediluvian for refusing to use any social media
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Recent Examples of antediluvian
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2023
Unfortunately, that view seems antediluvian these days.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
As advanced as the futuristic environment was visually, the team found innovation by juxtaposing the setting with its people and their antediluvian mindsets.
—Rendy Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2023
Johnson’s top allies include Jacob Rees-Mogg, an antediluvian former hedge-fund manager who has boasted that he’s never changed one of his six children’s diapers.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 14 June 2023
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The big transmission lever feels slightly antediluvian in what is otherwise a quite modern interior.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 14 Apr. 2023
Unfortunately, that view seems antediluvian these days.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 9 Dec. 2023
As advanced as the futuristic environment was visually, the team found innovation by juxtaposing the setting with its people and their antediluvian mindsets.
—Rendy Jones, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2023
Johnson’s top allies include Jacob Rees-Mogg, an antediluvian former hedge-fund manager who has boasted that he’s never changed one of his six children’s diapers.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 14 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antediluvian
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As in the novel the story is based on, the events kick off with the Yellow Turban Rebellion, which was a revolt during the late Eastern Han dynasty of ancient China.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Coney Barrett, broke with conservatives to side with the court's three liberal justices.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, conservatives accuse it of regulatory overreach.Stan Meiburg, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
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Available in dozens of hues and sizes ranging from 14 to 64 ounces, the venerable vessel has won over even its strongest skeptics.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The venerable trad-jazz venue sits around the corner from Bourbon Street, where in the wee hours of Jan. 1, a man inspired by the Islamic State drove a pickup truck into crowds ringing in the New Year, killing 14 and injuring dozens more.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Snaking through 10 countries and four capital cities (Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade) before emptying into the Black Sea—the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, gliding past lush vineyards, medieval fortresses, and fairytale castles that have stood the test of time.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The novel takes place in a fantastical version of the medieval Islamic world, specifically on the Indian Ocean, where the titular captain, Amina, once helmed her own ship and crew.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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At the center of this volcanic fossil is a vent that is around 25 miles (40 km) wide.Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The description of the new species was based on the discovery of fossils unearthed between 2013 and 2016 by University of Wisconsin–Madison Geology Museum (UWMGM) field crews at a site in what is now Wyoming.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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At twenty years old, Gauff is already a Grand Slam champion, and one of the richest and most famous female athletes in the United States.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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And some of us older fogies, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2023
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The parents—a dapper young fogy with ramrod posture and a soulful, slightly rumpled bluestocking—stand behind two tidy little girls in matching sailor suits.Judith Thurman, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
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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 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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“Antediluvian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antediluvian. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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