New and Superannuated

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New adjective - Taking the place of one that came before.

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Superannuated is an antonym for new.

Nearby Words: newness, newly, newish

Superannuated adjective - Having passed its time of use or usefulness.

Usage example: a periodical that insists on using largely superannuated terms like “editress” and “aviatrix”

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New is an antonym for superannuated in very old topic.

Nearby Word: superannuation

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Superannuated and New. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/new/superannuated

New & Superannuated. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/new/superannuated>.

Superannuated or New. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/new/superannuated.

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