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anachronisms

NOUN

error in time placement

Synonyms

STRONG

misplacement prolepsis solecism

WEAK

chronological error metachronism misdate postdate

Example Sentences

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The musical’s book, written by Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan, TV writers with illustrious comedy credits, trades freely in anachronisms for laughs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

The law’s anachronisms leave it ripe for abuse.

From Slate • Nov. 17, 2023

This knowledge inspired drama's tone: Rater and Phelan intentionally wove levity through "A Small Light," along with incorporating contemporary banter and other soft anachronisms for the express purpose of making this history relatable.

From Salon • May 2, 2023

Historical anachronisms and factual inaccuracies are maddeningly distracting for readers.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

“I love finding anachronisms in movies and shows.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner