outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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In the beauty and consumer goods industry, the old notion of newness as the primary growth strategy feels outdated.
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Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This is not just because of soaring prices, but also an invisible barrier — outdated construction defect laws have made condos incredibly rare.
—Muhammad Alameldin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
This is a time to let go of outdated beliefs or structures that are no longer serving your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Trump sees this web of alliances, treaties and soft power as expensive, outdated relics that restrain America's ability to act decisively on its own.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
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Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
This is not just because of soaring prices, but also an invisible barrier — outdated construction defect laws have made condos incredibly rare.
—Muhammad Alameldin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
This is a time to let go of outdated beliefs or structures that are no longer serving your higher purpose.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Trump sees this web of alliances, treaties and soft power as expensive, outdated relics that restrain America's ability to act decisively on its own.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for outdated
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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