as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness
outmoded computers that can be recycled
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Recent Examples of outmoded
By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
This is particularly true when the prevailing stereotypes are based on outmoded information.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
More than half of federal prison facilities were built before 1991 and many are becoming outmoded or obsolete, the agency said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Benioff previously compared Microsoft’s Copilot to the outmoded paperclip tool, Clippy.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
This is particularly true when the prevailing stereotypes are based on outmoded information.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
More than half of federal prison facilities were built before 1991 and many are becoming outmoded or obsolete, the agency said.
—Michael R. Sisak and Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Benioff previously compared Microsoft’s Copilot to the outmoded paperclip tool, Clippy.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outmoded
Adjective
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In recent years, however, the idea of belonging to traditional civic organizations is perceived to be obsolete.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The intrigue: The proposals include repealing a Denver law passed in 2019 allowing adults to possess psychedelics, with licensing staff saying the 2022 state law makes the local law obsolete.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
5 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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The Italian-American medieval epic El Cid (1961) saw Page perfectly cast as the scheming Princess Urraca.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to magnificent natural landscapes, medieval towns and striking cities, a new state-of-the-art studio complex in Vienna now offers a comprehensive range of services to support productions in the Austrian capital.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Outmoded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outmoded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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