as in barbarian
a man with crude manners and habits and outmoded attitudes
married a caveman who spends all his free time swigging beer and watching sports on TV
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Recent Examples of caveman
The research is at odds with the image of Neanderthals, ancient human relatives who went extinct around 40,000 years ago, as brutish cavemen.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 27 June 2024
Berry played Sharon Stone, Fred's secretary who refuses to close her legs to married cavemen.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 27 May 2024
The stereotypical image of a Neanderthal is that of a brutish, unintelligent and uncivilized caveman.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
But new research appears to bust the myth that cavemen ate a very meat-forward diet.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 27 June 2024
Berry played Sharon Stone, Fred's secretary who refuses to close her legs to married cavemen.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 27 May 2024
The stereotypical image of a Neanderthal is that of a brutish, unintelligent and uncivilized caveman.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
But new research appears to bust the myth that cavemen ate a very meat-forward diet.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for caveman
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caveman
Noun
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Lucius comes into his uneasy heritage after defeat in the erroneous homeland where he is considered a barbarian.—
Armond White,
National Review,
6 Dec. 2024
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Given the dearth of direct evidence for stimulant use among the barbarians of Europe, the researchers decided to look for indirect clues.—
Jason Fields,
Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2024
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The second and third day of the festival both kick off with a lengthy snorkeling session that’s carefully planned to ensure manta ray sightings, while a dedicated Manta Research Trip provides an opportunity for guests to experience the animals from a more scientific perspective.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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For those unable to make it to Washington, the Giant Panda Cam, a feed of 40 cameras spread out across the animals’ habitat, will broadcast live between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Eastern.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Blood Type and Health The lack of variety in blood type within Neanderthals may have led them to their demise.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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By extracting and sequencing Neanderthal DNA, scientists unlocked unprecedented insights into their biology and behavior.—
Anna Nordseth,
Discover Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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In a cold open that could have been co-written by a Moms for Liberty chapter, Tulsa King lets its charming troglodyte anti(ish)-hero Dwight Manfredi take a few swings at the state of modern education in the form of the cartoonish progressive day school to which his grandchildren are to be sent.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Oct. 2024
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Egalitarian despots: hierarchy steepness, reciprocity and the grooming-trade model in wild chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes WIREs Cognitive Science.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
26 Sep. 2024
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“Caveman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caveman. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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