outdated

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd How to pronounce outdated (audio)
Definition of outdatednext
as in obsolete
having passed its time of use or usefulness an outdated rotary telephone

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Recent Examples of outdated Natural quartzite, honed marble, or soapstone are all great options to replace outdated white quartz. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 Water utilities are vulnerable targets due to being essential services that largely operate outdated control systems with poor cybersecurity. — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The wrong paint color, outdated furniture, and yes, even an ugly light fixture could be aging your home and (ugh) majorly cramping its style. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 But most experts on the laws of war see such restrictions as outdated and insufficient. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outdated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdated
  1. obsolete
  2. archaic
  3. antiquated
Adjective
  • The obsolete buildings are gone, Zurich fills up vacant space, and his village remains on the cutting edge.
    — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Golden Gate’s residents have grappled with issues around the complex’s living conditions for years, including mold, rodents and obsolete electrical systems, leading them to file suit in 2020.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of obsolete
Adjective
  • Japan’s royal succession depends on a archaic and highly contested law, despite a wealth of women who would be eligible to rule under different circumstances.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And the rest is public perception, which has shifted against what many Americans see as a dirty, archaic form of power generation.
    — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of archaic
Adjective
  • Costco online cake ordering updates antiquated system The online cake ordering feature was first revealed to be on the way by Costco CEO Ron Vachris in the company's quarterly earnings call in December 2025.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, interviews and encounters with the slain officers’ family members also illustrate the cost and harm of a job that was formed in the early 19th century and remains antiquated and unchanged in our 21st-century world.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of antiquated

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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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