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anachronism Synonyms

Another word for anachronism

Choosing another word for anachronism depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, custom, or thing that seems conspicuously old-fashioned and out of place in the modern world.

Usage Example

"In an era of instant digital messaging, sending a handwritten letter by post feels like a charming relic."

Strong
relic
throwback
vestige
holdover
fossil
Weak
antique

• noun (Context 2)

A chronological inconsistency or error in which a person, object, or event is placed in a historical period to which it does not belong, especially in a work of art or literature.

Usage Example

"The appearance of a digital wristwatch on the Roman gladiator was a glaring misplacement in the historical film."

Strong
misplacement
Weak
prolepsis
parachronism
metachronism

Opposites of anachronism

The opposite of anachronism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modernity
novelty
innovation
See all opposites of anachronism

• Nearby Words

amusing
amusingly
amusingness
anachronism
anaconda
anacyclus
anagallis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Anachronism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/anachronism
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