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as in medieval
having passed its time of use or usefulness
prehistoric notions about mental illness that have no place in today's world
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Recent Examples of prehistoric
During the archaeological survey, diggers uncovered ancient bones dating back to prehistoric times.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Universal has released a second trailer for the upcoming dino action film starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, which marks the seventh entry in the prehistoric franchise.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 20 May 2025
The existence of any prehistoric apex predators in the islands of the Caribbean used to be doubted.
—Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
The original show gave the prehistoric reptiles the nature documentary treatment, offering glimpses of a world that was ruled by dinosaurs millions of years ago through the magic of CGI and animatronics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Universal has released a second trailer for the upcoming dino action film starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali and Jonathan Bailey, which marks the seventh entry in the prehistoric franchise.
—Lauren Coates, Variety, 20 May 2025
The existence of any prehistoric apex predators in the islands of the Caribbean used to be doubted.
—Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
The original show gave the prehistoric reptiles the nature documentary treatment, offering glimpses of a world that was ruled by dinosaurs millions of years ago through the magic of CGI and animatronics.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prehistoric
Adjective
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Seton Hall Prep: Sweeney’s father had been a professor of medieval English at Seton Hall University.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The new property stands out not only for its elegant interiors, but also for its home in a 12th-century castle with medieval history.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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All wore dark formal kimonos and solemnly made the sign of the cross in front of their faces before starting their prayers — a mix of archaic Japanese and Latin.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Of note is the incorporation of vocabulary from Ivan’s archaic Norm language, a special touch that entranced me.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet there’s growing momentum to release the district — and dozens of others — from decades-old orders that some call obsolete.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Authorities argued at the time that the systems used by the Spanish forces were obsolete and should be replaced for up-to-date versions like those used by allied armies.—
Brittany Williams,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Because some of the paintings depict a person drumming with their hands, researchers suggest the neolithic people practiced rituals in these areas.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Jan. 2025
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At sunrise this morning, about 15,000 people gathered at Stonehenge — the world’s most famous neolithic monument — to mark the arrival of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Prehistoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prehistoric. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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