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Discover LudwigThe phrase "almost dated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is close to being out of style or no longer current, but not quite there yet.
Example: "The fashion trends from last year are almost dated, but some pieces are still making a comeback."
Alternatives: "nearly outdated" or "borderline obsolete".
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In an age when Miley Cyrus and Nikki Minaj parade around in next to nothing, Lady Gaga's brand of "shocking" seems almost dated.
Meanwhile, chefs such as Achatz - of award-winning Chicago restaurants Alinea and Next - became so avant-garde, Trotter's menus seem almost dated.
Girls we almost dated in college.
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I can almost date it.
"You can almost date it by its armor," Mr. Blumka said.
As she was born 900 years ago next year, her ecstatic single lines of melody almost date from before a western tradition.
He was known for appearances in the gossip columns, an unfeasibly black beard (yes, it's real), dapper dress sense, dating the actor Joely Richardson and almost dating the pop star Geri Halliwell.
She is very straightforward in saying to the point where it's almost dating advice.
I don't think I have ever been on a blind date but I did have an almost dating disaster.
He also complimented Teri Hatcher's acting, commenting that she "was awesome in the poignant scene where she asks the comatose Mike permission to go on the (almost) date with Ian".
Indeed, fleetingly it's so recognisable it almost feels dated.
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