OBSOLESCENCE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

obsolescence

noun

Definition of obsolescence

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 One of the biggest bear cases around the AI trade has been technological obsolescence — the idea that Nvidia's graphics processing units (GPUs) and other AI chips may have much shorter useful lives than operators assume. — CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Collins will support the Army in tackling those obsolescence issues across the Chinook fleet. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 The White Worm, who styled herself as a peacetime consigliere, is reduced to obsolescence by the promise of all-out war. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 In a way, MacLeod is cheering for his own obsolescence; AI output is as proficient as most royalty-free music. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for obsolescence

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Since antiquity, people have believed that planting a mulberry tree in front of one’s house is unlucky.

— Jonathan Flint, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Given the then-widespread assumption that the Greek and Roman past was superior to the present in all aspects of life (except perhaps religion), Renaissance scholars and creators strove to imitate classical antiquity.

— Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

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Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu via Getty Images Two former Golden State Warriors employees have sued the NBA franchise, alleging gender, age and race-based discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation tied to their terminations.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In fact, a recent survey of more than 2,000 women ages 40-64 conducted by Bonafide Health found that problems snoozing was one of the most unsettling symptoms of perimenopause — ranking ahead of hot flashes.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

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