AGE-OLD Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

age-old

adjective

ˈāj-ˈōld

Definition of age-old

as in ancient

dating or surviving from the distant past age-old customs and beliefs

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Recent Examples of age-old Sisyphus’s Worst Day Ever is a 3D puzzle game that challenges players to engineer elaborate contraptions to keep Sisyphus trapped in an endless cycle, blending dark humor, inventive puzzle design, and a playful twist on an age-old tale. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026 These new tools have proven capable of meeting age-old problems with innovative solutions, and the results are benefits that can be reaped across the board. — William Jones, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Align price of alcohol with inflation Levying specific taxes on products that societies deem to be harmful, like tobacco or gambling, is an age-old concept. — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026 An age-old Southern pastime is an increasingly popular Georgia High School Association championship sport. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old

Adjective

In a sport written about in ancient Greek literature, no one has thrown a discus as far as Mykolas Alekna.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The story follows ancient creatures appearing in the modern world, prompting heroes from different countries to confront a rising darkness threatening the region.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of ancient

Adjective

With sawdust on the asphalt and splintered wood on the hillside, one of the city’s most venerable trees was torn apart on Monday.

— Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
There's no shortage of high-end vehicles to drive these days and venerable automakers are competing to produce the greatest, most luxurious and flashiest status symbols.

— Morgan Korn, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

Nearby Montefioralle—officially recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages—is worth a detour, as is Volpaia, a near-intact medieval hamlet around 20 minutes to the north.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Moscow first appears in historical records as a medieval frontier town in 1147.

— Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026