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as in asynchronous
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Recent Examples of noncontemporary
According to showrunner Chris Van Dusen, the choice to sneakily drop contemporary music into the decidedly noncontemporary setting was meant to reflect Bridgerton's fresh take on the period romance genre as a whole.
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Andrea Park, Marie Claire, 29 Dec. 2020
Andrea Park, Marie Claire, 29 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncontemporary
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If a meeting is purely for sharing updates, replace it with asynchronous communication.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Our research advocates for asynchronous, continuous teamwork, where real-time decision-making is replaced by seamless, ongoing engagement.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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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In an era when career uncertainty—marked by layoffs, automation, shifting regulations, and changing expectations—traditional notions of job security are becoming obsolete.—
Daisy Auger-Domínguez,
Harvard Business Review,
25 Mar. 2025
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Yet critics claim that Widodo went too easy on dynastic politics, old-time patronage and changing laws to benefit his family.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But there was a charm about it, like an old-time show.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Image Still, Professor Bogdanor said, the antediluvian nature of the Lords eroded faith in government generally, particularly among young people.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Eliminating antediluvian student loan debts held by vulnerable older adults seems both just and good public policy.—
Next Avenue,
Forbes,
11 Oct. 2024
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Colossal scientists have created three dire wolf pups by using ancient DNA, cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a gray wolf, the prehistoric dire wolf’s closest living relative, the company announced Monday.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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The company decided on the dire wolf for two main reasons: their ancient DNA was available, and they can safely be born using a surrogate.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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“Noncontemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncontemporary. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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