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also mediaeval
as in rusty
having passed its time of use or usefulness
get rid of that medieval kerosene stove—it stinks and it's dangerous
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Recent Examples of medieval
In August, Pontremoli transforms into a medieval utopia during its famous Medievalis festival.
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Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Just two hours north of London, but what feels like an entire world away, the region is best known for its vast, dune-like beaches, crumbling medieval abbeys, and grande dame stately homes.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
My family attended an evangelical church that believed in Hell in a way that would have been intelligible, if abhorrent, to the medieval Catholic Dante.
—Elisa Gonzalez, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Just two hours north of London, but what feels like an entire world away, the region is best known for its vast, dune-like beaches, crumbling medieval abbeys, and grande dame stately homes.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
My family attended an evangelical church that believed in Hell in a way that would have been intelligible, if abhorrent, to the medieval Catholic Dante.
—Elisa Gonzalez, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
Residing on hillside slopes and gently rolling valleys surrounding the stately medieval village of Montalcino, vineyards in the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG are home to a clone of Sangiovese known locally as Brunello, which is a diminutive of the Italian word for brown.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medieval
Adjective
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Cut the potato in half, sprinkle salt or baking soda on the cut side, and rub it on the rusty surface.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Perryman understandably looked rusty in his first few minutes on the floor.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Today, modern applications of seemingly archaic tech can be found in examples using field-coil transducers from Songer Audio, Voxativ, and Wolf von Langa, while advancements in electrostatic and planar-magnetic technology have eliminated former restraints in bandwidth, volume, and reliability.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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The archaic society was known for the prowess of its soldiers and its brawny militarism.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Floridians remain largely shackled to an antiquated system that prioritizes profits over the interests of everyday consumers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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There’s antiquated equipment that’s still actively relevant for many facilities.—
Mark Peikert,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers have been able to examine the soft tissues of other prehistoric marine reptiles.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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Everyone's favorite candidate for the identity of the Loch Ness monster, the plesiosaurs were a group of prehistoric marine reptiles that lived in oceans throughout the world between 203 and 66 million years ago.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: The high school senior, Timothy and Victoria's youngest, is pulled between following the life path of his older sister and brother while deciding his major life decision: Whether to go to Duke or the University of North Carolina.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Because some of the paintings depict a person drumming with their hands, researchers suggest the neolithic people practiced rituals in these areas.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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At sunrise this morning, about 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge — the world’s most famous neolithic monument — to mark the arrival of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Bags of fossilized shells and oyster shells are laid on the shoreline first to replace eroded sediment and hold the remaining sand in place.—
Kathryn Varn,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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On one end of the bone, a conical puncture breaks up the smooth, fossilized surface, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers in London recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old structure that once served as the hub of the bustling ancient city.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Beyond partying planning there is safety, security, and not a small amount of property—often ancient—to protect.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Medieval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medieval. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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