as in ancientness
the state of being something old
despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday
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Recent Examples of antiquity
Hit history doc-series Apocalypse is heading to antiquity for its next installment with a focus on the Battle of Actium which laid the foundations for the birth of the Roman Empire.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, desperate to connect with the grandeur of antiquity and left bitterly disappointed by his visit to Rome, eventually arrived in this once-vibrant center of the extended Greek empire.
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Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
But, unlike armies of antiquity, modern armies depend on an extraordinarily complex web of fuel, ammunition, spare parts, maintenance crews, communications, transport, and increasingly autonomous systems operating across multiple domains simultaneously.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Although the theme of the collection is rooted in antiquity, many of the jewels also took inspiration from modern art such as the ’80s Memphis Movement or, in the case of the hieroglyphic clips, Frank Stella’s geometric shapes and bold colors of the ’70s.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, desperate to connect with the grandeur of antiquity and left bitterly disappointed by his visit to Rome, eventually arrived in this once-vibrant center of the extended Greek empire.
—
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
But, unlike armies of antiquity, modern armies depend on an extraordinarily complex web of fuel, ammunition, spare parts, maintenance crews, communications, transport, and increasingly autonomous systems operating across multiple domains simultaneously.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiquity
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Since war broke out in late February, the show in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia province, had grown increasingly popular, as interest surges among Chinese people in a nearby nation and culture that rivals their own in its depth and ancientness.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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Perfect for children ages 3-5, the event starts by reading Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert.
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