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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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Microbloggers weren’t taking del Toro to task over his title, nor were they criticizing harmless anachronisms that better fit the version of the story he was trying to tell.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

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

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