as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
hoary oak trees with dripping moss and gnarled limbs shaded us from the sun
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Recent Examples of hoary
Sometimes a good story or excellent execution can overcome hoary material.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
His performance in Top Gun proves the hoary old thespian adage that there are no small parts, just actors who aren’t as good as Val Kilmer.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Every year, the show’s producers try to think of new ways to celebrate movies, but the hoariest methods are usually best.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
One comes to Sundance looking for novelty, for strangeness, for bold reimaginings of hoary forms.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
His performance in Top Gun proves the hoary old thespian adage that there are no small parts, just actors who aren’t as good as Val Kilmer.
—John Devore, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
Every year, the show’s producers try to think of new ways to celebrate movies, but the hoariest methods are usually best.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
One comes to Sundance looking for novelty, for strangeness, for bold reimaginings of hoary forms.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoary
Adjective
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First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement'.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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This ancient grain is rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins (such as magnesium), which can aid digestion and support heart health.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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On their second day in Washington, DC, a group of venerable Buddhist monks from Texas marked the end of their multi-month walking pilgrimage at the Lincoln Memorial.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The venerable Bay Area punk band Green Day also put in a characteristically punchy mini-set meant to mark the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Given James is 41 years old, there was always going to be load management absences, especially on back-to-backs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The designer brings out her clients’ personalities with new and antique elements sourced around the world while drawing inspiration from fashion, art, architecture, and design history to create spaces that are rich in detail.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Morgan and Glazer spent months traveling together through the United States, France, England, Scotland and Ireland, scouting antique fairs and dealers, flea markets, junk shops and old manor houses selling their patrimony.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Resembling a medieval Armenian fortress, the hotel has rooms that boasted arched doorways, stone flooring and handwoven Tufenkian carpets.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Referees read the penalty list like medieval friars reading an endless scroll.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hoary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoary. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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