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Recent Examples of olden
The device features hundreds of sounds and samples from ye olden days, including lutes, hurdy-gurdies, and Gregorian chants.
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Time Staff, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Yep, kids, in the olden days, parents had to lug around one of those to record home movies.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Just like in the olden days, Antioch had the coal mines and people worked there.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
Each vintage the back labels are different, and resemble traditional circus tickets and playbills, containing creative and humorous messages that harken to the olden days of wonder and spectacle.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
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Time Staff, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
Yep, kids, in the olden days, parents had to lug around one of those to record home movies.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Just like in the olden days, Antioch had the coal mines and people worked there.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
Each vintage the back labels are different, and resemble traditional circus tickets and playbills, containing creative and humorous messages that harken to the olden days of wonder and spectacle.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for olden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for olden
Adjective
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Christian captivity narrative historical dramas have never been the same.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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The beadwork and design features of each suit are intentionally placed to convey a unique visual story that reflects a common historical thread.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The shifts have also impacted soil health, further exposing crops to vulnerabilities that traditional remedies can no longer address.—
Valeria Kogan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The traditional spring football schedule will soon look a lot different.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And here’s today’s e-newspaper 3 things to know before the 2025 Oscars The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, wrapping up an Oscars season filled with historic firsts and controversy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Two reputed high-ranking Mexican cartel figures landed in Chicago on Thursday as part of a historic prisoner transfer with Mexico as the administration of President Donald Trump turns up the pressure on drug trafficking organizations, federal authorities said.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The White Sox had antiquated methods of compiling and analyzing data.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rather than forcing all procurement processes into a single antiquated system, orchestration allows organizations to integrate their preferred tools while maintaining centralized control.—
Rujul Zaparde,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Net business investment – the money businesses spend to expand their capital after accounting for their investments to replace obsolete buildings and equipment – is at a relatively low level.—
Christian Weller,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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At its core, this is a painting about fading: H.M.S. Temeraire was a majestic old warship that had played an important part in the Battle of Trafalgar three decades earlier but, eventually, became militarily obsolete and had to be scrapped for parts.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In 1966, Orin, the daughter of the old-time Hollywood stars George O’Brien and Marguerite Churchill, became the first woman to be named a permanent member of the New York Philharmonic.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Esposito, an old-time machine boss with a cigar perpetually clenched between his teeth, doling out threats, promises, and patronage, was the sort of leader Trump hoped to encounter in Washington and to become himself.—
John Ganz,
airmail.news,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After owning the crease for nearly a century, the Canadian goalie is apparently becoming outmoded.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Replacing outmoded pipes with modern materials aligns with public policy and is the right thing to do for our customers and the environment.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Break the rules and grow your LinkedIn: your success starts now Stop following outdated LinkedIn rules that hold you back.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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New York moved away from this outdated approach in 1901, updating its charter following the consolidation of its five boroughs into a single city.—
Kam Buckner,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Olden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/olden. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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