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 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 But these sorts of feelings appear to be a natural and age-old response to periods of change and instability. — Markham Heid, Time, 8 July 2026 That’s reigniting age-old feuds about production quotas that already led the United Arab Emirates, one of OPEC’s most significant members, to leave the group in April. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old

Adjective

The company’s Orick sawmill began operating in 1954 and processed ancient redwoods for 55 years before closing in October 2009.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
The disaster also prompted the study of ancient floods as a way to gauge how common large flash floods are in specific areas — a field called paleoflood hydrology.

— Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

Definition of ancient

Adjective

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
Dhani Harrison, the son of George Harrison, and venerable producer Nigel Godrich have formed a new duo.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

Unlike my original e-bike, the Huffy includes metal fenders, a metal chain guard, and a battery that can charge in or out of the bike - all for a third of the price of my old bike.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Tyler James Feehan shared memories of the 25-year-old who was killed on July 17 as a result of Iranian strikes on Jordan.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026