as in archaic
having passed its time of use or usefulness
my old manual typewriter now seems positively neolithic
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Recent Examples of neolithic
In southern Italy's Basilicata region, caves snake through the hillside town of Matera – the remains of neolithic villages that date back more than 6,000 years.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Now, there are some new questions: Why did the Altar Stone — a 6-ton cap for the neolithic monument — come from a site in Scotland about 450 miles away?
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
The annual event is marked by winter solstice traditions around the world, including parades, festivals, spiritual gatherings and other observances, and thousands of people flock to Stonehenge and other neolithic monuments.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2023
The paper says that hunter-gatherer communities lived on in these landscapes well into the neolithic period and sustained themselves on fish and other resources from waterways.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
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David Morgan, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Now, there are some new questions: Why did the Altar Stone — a 6-ton cap for the neolithic monument — come from a site in Scotland about 450 miles away?
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
The annual event is marked by winter solstice traditions around the world, including parades, festivals, spiritual gatherings and other observances, and thousands of people flock to Stonehenge and other neolithic monuments.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2023
The paper says that hunter-gatherer communities lived on in these landscapes well into the neolithic period and sustained themselves on fish and other resources from waterways.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neolithic
Adjective
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The skull fragments, teeth, jaws and other remains unearthed at different sites across the country are clearly remnants of archaic hominins — the formal name for species in the human lineage — who lived between 300,000 and 100,000 years ago.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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In recent months, the Justice Department and the state filed thousands of pages of new records in the lawsuit, including reports and sworn statements from pediatricians, scholars and others who describe Florida’s policies as archaic and cruel.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Just two hours north of London, but what feels like an entire world away, the region is best known for its vast, dune-like beaches, crumbling medieval abbeys, and grande dame stately homes.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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Similar to many of her past looks — from her Lady Liberty getup at 2024's Governors Ball to her medieval fashion at the 2024 MTV VMAs — Roan's red carpet ensemble was camp and daring.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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
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But evidence of when prehistoric people started eating meat has been difficult to find.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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These prehistoric people most closely followed a Mediterranean-like diet.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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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
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“Neolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neolithic. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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