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having passed its time of use or usefulness
mossy rules of etiquette that date from the Victorian era
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Recent Examples of mossy
Natural and Nurturing Colors Weitzner’s Fragrant Woods palette evokes the restorative power of nature by mixing leafy and mossy greens with earthy browns.
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Rima Suqi, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
There's also a moss petting zoo – a table with a few dozen moss samples set up in the library, showing the full diversity of mossy forms.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
The mossy, mountainous paradise is a UNESCO World Heritage site characterized by year-round rainfall—so pack those waterproof layers.
—Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rima Suqi, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
There's also a moss petting zoo – a table with a few dozen moss samples set up in the library, showing the full diversity of mossy forms.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 14 Feb. 2025
At the other end of Eilean Mòr, past a mossy Celtic cross standing like a lighthouse at the island’s tallest point, Sandy showed us the Cave of Saint Cormac, its opening hardly more than four feet high, where eighth-century monks used to retreat for periods of secluded contemplation.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
The mossy, mountainous paradise is a UNESCO World Heritage site characterized by year-round rainfall—so pack those waterproof layers.
—Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mossy
Adjective
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Executing on it will be more complicated because the entire system is based on archaic policies and principles.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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The chain gang will still be on the field as a backup option, but the archaic measuring system will no longer be the primary way to determine a first down or not on close plays.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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As a result, coaches have gone back to including at least one center in their lineups, but many teams have experienced a great deal of success with the double big lineups that were once thought to be antiquated.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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There are a couple reasons why some states and death row inmates are turning to a method that might be seen as antiquated.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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The streetcar would move too slowly, carry too few people or too many, be obsolete on opening day, cost too much, and trigger gentrification.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining obsolete systems also consumes time and budget that businesses could invest in high-value strategic initiatives.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The musician used the early medieval Irish alphabet Ogham to write two pro-Palestine messages on their body before their Eurovision semi-finals performance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Well, a team of scientists unearthed ancient footprints that offer insight into how various prehistoric animals lived as far back as 50 million years.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Before boarding the barge in Inverness, travelers can visit Culloden Moor, the scene of the famous 1746 battle, a pivotal moment in Outlander and Clava Cairns, the burial site of a prehistoric clan chieftain, widely believed to have inspired the standing stones of Craigh na Dun in the series.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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With warm wood and rusty hues complementing the wraparound sofa that anchors the living room, old meets new in this Old Hollywood space.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some breeze-block homes – like theirs – are in poor shape but habitable, their rusty satellite dishes gazing at hazy blue skies.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Mossy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mossy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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