as in obsoleteness
the condition of no longer being used or useful; the condition of being obsolete
the obsolescence of the old technology Once a useful tool, slide rules have fallen into obsolescence.
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Recent Examples of obsolescence
All-American obsolescence To love Pluto is to also love Flagstaff – a charming town of old brick buildings and cozy gathering spaces, full of college kids and old hippies, surrounded by mountain peaks and outdoor recreation.
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David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Works engaging centuries-deep material practices operate under different temporal physics than contemporary art calibrated to obsolescence.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Those obsolescence fears have hit the stock market in recent weeks, as concern over AI disruption spread across a variety of sectors.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Like a kind of obsolescence foretold, Evaporator’s 11 songs don’t really go anywhere, locked into the perpetual first act of circular motion.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
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David Allan, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Works engaging centuries-deep material practices operate under different temporal physics than contemporary art calibrated to obsolescence.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Those obsolescence fears have hit the stock market in recent weeks, as concern over AI disruption spread across a variety of sectors.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Like a kind of obsolescence foretold, Evaporator’s 11 songs don’t really go anywhere, locked into the perpetual first act of circular motion.
—Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obsolescence
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On Friday, Khalid Aleisir, the minister of culture, information, antiquities and Tourism condemned the attack and called for designating the RSF a terrorist organization and prosecuting its members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Most of the Art Institute’s antiquities, silver objects, and musical instrument collections were still in storage, but the trustees had placed statuary, paintings, and other items in the halls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Obsolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obsolescence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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