passé

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But these days, many of the traditional Olympic sports are beginning to feel passe to a younger generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2024

While some shoppers and even Ms. Stangl see the term “work wear” as passe, Banana Republic still has a dedicated section on its website called “The Workwear Edit.”

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Pete Carroll’s coaching style was regarded as passe.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Right now, the thought of a single-purpose device like the iPod can feel hopelessly passe.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

"The matters gothe nat well to passe in Englonde,” he had stated, "nor shall nat do tyll every thyng be common, and that there be no villayns nor gentylmen.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White