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Recent Examples of obsolescent
If Iran invaded another country, its obsolescent conventional forces would be destroyed handily by the United States and its allies.
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Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2010
But Randolph and Hastings always planned on video streaming rendering the DVD-by-mail service obsolescent once technology advanced to the point that watching movies and TV shows through internet connections became viable.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2023
My desktop collection of obsolescent chargers may not obviously connect me with the divine.
—Britt Peterson, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023
It’s that they have been made obsolescent, by a decades-long consolidation of media empires and influence.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 18 Nov. 2022
The film is in part lugubrious in its longing for obsolescent objects, in its yearning for years before iPhones (with which the crisis of the film would otherwise be more easily solved).
—Dini Adanurani, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022
Without substantive upgrades or even replacements, these aircraft will start becoming obsolescent by the end of this decade.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
Buildings and spaces have been rendered obsolescent.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021
Vecchio said the engine's hookup to the governor system did not match up due to the obsolescent nature of the parts.
—Beth Mlady, cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2010
But Randolph and Hastings always planned on video streaming rendering the DVD-by-mail service obsolescent once technology advanced to the point that watching movies and TV shows through internet connections became viable.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2023
My desktop collection of obsolescent chargers may not obviously connect me with the divine.
—Britt Peterson, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2023
It’s that they have been made obsolescent, by a decades-long consolidation of media empires and influence.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 18 Nov. 2022
The film is in part lugubrious in its longing for obsolescent objects, in its yearning for years before iPhones (with which the crisis of the film would otherwise be more easily solved).
—Dini Adanurani, Variety, 9 Aug. 2022
Without substantive upgrades or even replacements, these aircraft will start becoming obsolescent by the end of this decade.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
Buildings and spaces have been rendered obsolescent.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2021
Vecchio said the engine's hookup to the governor system did not match up due to the obsolescent nature of the parts.
—Beth Mlady, cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescent
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New industries emerged, new roles were created, and while some jobs became obsolete, new opportunities arose.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.—
Steve Joseph,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly true when the prevailing stereotypes are based on outmoded information.—
Mark C. Perna,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Though the field was getting crowded with other companies and his original product was now antiquated, Hancock felt there was still plenty of room for innovation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The movie was not selected by the antiquated process for Best International Feature Film by India (who went with Laapataa Ladies) or France (Emilia Pérez).—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many old documents are written in an archaic hand the practice of which has fallen out of use.—
Daniel Foster,
National Review,
23 Jan. 2025
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The name is inspired by the UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeastern Sicily and features sculptural accents that echo archaic forms.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Just in time for a celebratory full moon in Leo, Luna will activate your spontaneous ninth house of adventure, expansion and wisdom on Feb. 12, bringing something to the forefront while urging you to release outdated perspectives.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The new 2025-26 budget is already outdated because the fires will have a heavy impact on both the income and outgo sides of the budget, by reducing economic activity in Southern California and increasing pressure for fire suppression and recovery aid from Sacramento.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The medical research literature is filled with promising-looking ideas that never panned out, and out-of-date treatments and tests that have been replaced by approaches more solidly based on evidence.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Jan. 2025
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But the week ending November 30 is even more out-of-date than the week ending December 14.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This was not a forgone conclusion at the time; indeed, during the 1930s, democracy was widely viewed as an outworn political form.—
Taeku Lee,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2013
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Perhaps that’s the legacy of outworn stereotypes about corruption or a lack of the type of political will that’s brought more rapid changes to corporate governance and sustainable investing standards in, for example, some Nordic countries.—
Cassie Werber,
Quartz,
7 June 2022
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Fixing something old — a battered toy, a superannuated radio, a rickety house — is an act of love and a gesture of faith.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
26 Sep. 2024
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But remember this is a superannuated, octogenarian leader who has just endured years of popular unrest and rising conflict with Israel, and 24 hours ago saw a surprisingly moderate president, Masoud Pezeshkian, get sworn in.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
31 July 2024
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“Obsolescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescent. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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