anachronistic

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The historically anachronistic animated epic introduces its neanderthal champion, Spear, and his partner, a female Tyrannosaurus named Fang, as they find common cause in grief.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

One of the most important ways to do that is to loosen the anachronistic barriers that unduly inhibit bank innovation, especially when it comes to technological transformations like stablecoins.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

It said the current system requiring approval from two doctors was "anachronistic, paternalistic and failed to reflect best modern practice".

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

Despite his Gen Z status, he notably lacks the “smartphone face” that’s rampant among pop artists and celebrities — and is partial to dressing in an anachronistic way, which he pulls off with gusto.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

Though now considered anachronistic, in the late nineteenth century the chair was thought to be a bold and humane innovation.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover