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also prehistorical
as in medieval
having passed its time of use or usefulness
prehistoric notions about mental illness that have no place in today's world
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Recent Examples of prehistoric
On both page and screen, we’re used to seeing dinosaurs and prehistoric birds as vibrant creatures exhibiting unique and diverse patterns in color and texture.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The bear's remains provide a glimpse into the region's prehistoric fauna and climatic conditions.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These megafauna ate prehistoric avocados whole, spreading the pits—and, as a consequence, the fruits—across the region.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The eventual decline of this titan tells a story of evolution, competition and shifting landscapes that reshaped prehistoric North America.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The bear's remains provide a glimpse into the region's prehistoric fauna and climatic conditions.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
These megafauna ate prehistoric avocados whole, spreading the pits—and, as a consequence, the fruits—across the region.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The eventual decline of this titan tells a story of evolution, competition and shifting landscapes that reshaped prehistoric North America.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prehistoric
Adjective
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The Golden Knights’ initial version of innovation included deploying an actor dressed as a medieval knight to give rousing pregame speeches on the ice while carrying out a plot of a looming battle against an opponent.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The medieval world had replaced sensible, road-building Romans and deep-thinking Greeks with faith and fear.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 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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Who makes a bad car and has an obsolete social media platform?—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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While some roles will become obsolete, others—particularly those in direct service—will become more critical than ever.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 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
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“Prehistoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehistoric. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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