ANACHRONISM Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

anachronism

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Recent Examples of anachronism The building stands amid all the flash, the gleam, the wow of new Miami, something of an architectural anachronism. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 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 In an era where AI is rewriting the rules of business, former leaders from pre-AI landscape defined by complex supply chains, legacy engineering and capital-intensive growth may seem an anachronism. — Kody Boye march 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 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 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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That’s because the Crystal Symphony was extensively refurbished and relaunched in 2023, with a look and feel that’s both contemporary and throwback.

— Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Read on for more costume notes, easter eggs, and fashion throwbacks that fans will love about Elle.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026

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