ANACHRONISM Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

anachronism

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Recent Examples of anachronism And the anachronism is only one of the island’s unique properties. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 In his urban dramas, Kurosawa can open a frame onto the sprawl of Tokyo; on a historical set, any exterior view risks revealing a studio wall or an anachronism. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 May 2026 The Fallout Over ‘The Odyssey’ Explained There has been criticism of The Odyssey for aspects such as costuming and perceived historical anachronisms. — Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2026 This visitor-repellant monstrosity was an anachronism when new and got worse over time. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for anachronism

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That phrase, which may strike some young American ears as an archaism if not an oxymoron, is worth unpacking, and Amis provides readers with a pocket account of the historical preconditions of his extravagant fame.

— A.O. SCOTT, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2018
For the Latin American left, that vision has congealed into archaism.

— The Economist, The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017

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In fact, this limitation turns out to be central to Dawn Ranch’s retro, summer camp-adjacent charm, which feels like a happy throwback even with its modernized facilities and amenities.

— Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Denver will wear its Orange Crush throwbacks, marking the sixth time the Broncos have donned the uniforms since bringing them back in 2024.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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