unmodernized

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Recent Examples of unmodernized The rooms, largely unmodernized, are as Ellroy has described them in several overlapping accounts. Stuart Franklin, The New York Review of Books, 10 Mar. 2020 According to DefenseNews, the cruisers Mobile Bay and Bunker Hill will retire in 2020, and the last of the eleven unmodernized ships will retire in 2025. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 9 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmodernized
Adjective
  • His longevity is made more remarkable given his playing style; Mulgrew is a combative midfielder comfortable at carrying the ball, shuffling past opponents and drawing free kicks due to his low centre of gravity.
    Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, there’s many instances of past championship squads hitting a temporary roadblock – especially during the dog days of the schedule.
    Shane Young, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Perseverance discovered this rock on March 11 on the rim of the Jezero Crater, an ancient lakebed that the rover has been exploring since 2021 for signs of past microbial life.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • In Live Fruit Flies By Ian Randall Deputy Science Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Paleontologists have discovered a disturbing new species of ancient wasp that restrained its prey using its Venus flytrap-like abdomen before laying eggs in the victim.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In the Pig universe, which has now been running for two decades, George remains two years old and Peppa two years older.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were the only players to hit that mark at 28 years old.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • One photo shows an antique dealer named Eddie Dodson, who had a store on Melrose Avenue.
    Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The event featured an antique Jeepney — a traditional open-air vehicle used in the Philippines — and ube shakes.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Declutter out-of-date information Irrelevant details can detract from the strength of your CV.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Under the bill, towing companies would also not be allowed to remove a vehicle from a private lot or garage for having an out-of-date parking permit unless it has been expired for more than 15 days.
    Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Burch, Harris, and McElhenney could have built a spinoff the old-fashioned way.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The event also features chalk street artists, live music performances, international street cuisine and old-fashioned festival food.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Unmodernized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmodernized. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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