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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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This means old proxies for productivity, such as time at the desk or visible busyness, are quickly becoming obsolete.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Adaptive reuse involves converting obsolete office buildings into alternative uses such as residential, mixed-use, hotels, or innovation hubs.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not least the outmoded idea that Republicans, when in power, shouldn’t use every available lever to implement their agenda.—
Varad Mehta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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The 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law allocated $1 billion in funding to municipal gas utilities to fund the replacement and upgrading of their outmoded infrastructure.—
Dawn White,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 2018, Russia blamed Israel for an incident in which an antiquated Syrian S-200 anti-aircraft missile destroyed a Russian military transport while targeting Israeli fighter jets, killing all 15 Russian personnel aboard.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Too many fouls, not enough freedom for creativity and an antiquated two halves format have kept him from diving in.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The chain gang will still be on the field as a backup option, but the archaic measuring system will no longer be the primary way to determine a first down or not on close plays.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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That would have been necessary in the technologically archaic Cohen building — absent the existential question now hovering over the networks.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Navajo Nation, the crowd that gathered at the foot of Window Rock, a memorial, commended him for his devoted attention to issues of outdated medical centers, lack of water infrastructure and inadequate access to healthy foods.—
Cheyenne Haslett,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The district will also request nearly $7 million for equipment replacement and maintenance, including purchasing new student Chromebooks, replacing outdated TVs, flooring and HVAC units.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The idea that the solar industry is Chinese-dominated is increasingly out-of-date, Hopper said: In 2024, the U.S. was able to produce more solar panels than there was demand for.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
24 Feb. 2025
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Declutter out-of-date information Irrelevant details can detract from the strength of your CV.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With his understanding of and affection for the hardy inhabitants of the mountainous American West, Walker-Silverman brings a new and tender radiance to the idea of regional filmmaking, along with an awareness of outworn stereotypes.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
Adjective
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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