as in obsoleteness
the condition of no longer being used or useful; the condition of being obsolete
the obsolescence of the old technology Once a useful tool, slide rules have fallen into obsolescence.
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Recent Examples of obsolescence
Businesses must adapt quickly or face obsolescence.
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are many in the tech world — Satya Nadella, for one — suggesting that major SaaS platforms will face obsolescence because of the increasing maturity of generative AI and agentic applications.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, is the aging star fighting her obsolescence, goaded on by Dennis Quaid, an executive inspired by Harvey Weinstein.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
An intelligent and lavishly appointed structure that delays its obsolescence by being liked, or loved, will be less wasteful than a lemon.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
There are many in the tech world — Satya Nadella, for one — suggesting that major SaaS platforms will face obsolescence because of the increasing maturity of generative AI and agentic applications.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, is the aging star fighting her obsolescence, goaded on by Dennis Quaid, an executive inspired by Harvey Weinstein.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
An intelligent and lavishly appointed structure that delays its obsolescence by being liked, or loved, will be less wasteful than a lemon.
—Ian Parker, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescence
Noun
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The Panorama, mounted temporarily while the Pergamon Museum undergoes renovation, is an enormous installation depicting life in 129 A.D. Altes Museum contains numerous objects from classical antiquity.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Locating them involves detective work and has attracted eccentric explorers since interest in antiquity was revived in the Renaissance.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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In addition to entertainment, the event will host a variety of artisan vendors, food options, and activities for children, creating a lively atmosphere for all ages.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Obsolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescence. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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