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as in relic
one that has passed the peak of effectiveness or popularity
as an old-time big-city boss, he's become something of a dinosaur in today's political world
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as in whale
something or someone that is unusually large and powerful
not that his small lawn needed such a dinosaur, but he bought a riding mower anyway
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Recent Examples of dinosaur
This is the kind of place where there's an island full of dinosaurs that probably exists.
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EW.com, 10 June 2025
The teal and green dinosaur sports athletic wear and shares news about nutrition and fitness.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Get your hands on the skincare products Scarlett Johansson wore to escape dinosaurs while filming ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ around the globe with The Outset’s limited-edition kits, created in partnership with Universal Studios.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The first song teaches little ones to count to 10 with the help of colorful dinosaur friends.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 May 2025
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EW.com, 10 June 2025
The teal and green dinosaur sports athletic wear and shares news about nutrition and fitness.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
Get your hands on the skincare products Scarlett Johansson wore to escape dinosaurs while filming ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ around the globe with The Outset’s limited-edition kits, created in partnership with Universal Studios.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The first song teaches little ones to count to 10 with the help of colorful dinosaur friends.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinosaur
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Without a clear plan, Soldier Field risks becoming a costly relic — an iconic venue with no clear purpose.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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What followed was a decade-long conversion that turned the industrial relic into a one-of-a-kind six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence with just over 4,000 square feet of living space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Sightings of dead whales should be reported to the Academy's department of Ornithology and Mammalogy.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The establishment of the Orcas, whose team colors are distinctly light green but also has black, white and orange to reflect the natural colors of the orca whale, has been a welcome start to igniting cricket in the area.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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On June 8, Nicole Scherzinger, 46, won her first Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond, a has-been staging a comeback in Sunset Blvd, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway adaptation of the 1950 film by the same name.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Sun-soaked, punk rock ’70s California, a fraught family safari in Africa, a frustrated has-been and a digital future portrayed in a PowerPoint presentation show how disparate lives can affect each other.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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While Apple is focusing on the education segment with its new ad, the Cupertino giant is also forming corporate partnerships that have contributed to its Mac growth.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Built to support much more weight than necessary (a safety precaution in the early days of skyscrapers), these giants’ steel frames are bolstered by thick masonry and interior walls.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
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Aptly credited, The Stranger (Brian Villalobos) is only part of that problem and not the centerpiece practical effects portion of this film that monster fans should look forward to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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These are no longer simple monster features with slight tints of horror.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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His wife and artistic counterpart, Elaine de Kooning, kept a studio across the narrow harbor in the North West Woods; and Lucy’s mother, Lisa de Kooning, sculpted bronze-cast animals—elephants, cows, rams—many of which still keep watch over the house.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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No, Johnson wanted to talk about the, um, elephants (?) in the room, eventually making Fallon give her a tissue to stuff down the front of her outfit.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The top of the mammoth's head in the logo turns into mountains, making this a unique design with major ties to the community.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dinosaur.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinosaur. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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