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 This is driving state and non-state actors to apply age-old principles of war to GPS systems to confuse and deceive opponents. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Spiky, with thick leathery skin, dragon fruit takes its name from the fire-breathing mythological creatures that populate age-old lore. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 Feel the age-old urge to hold the newborn out to the red morning sun and give thanks. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 Defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian said California politicians are repeating age-old mistakes of trying to arrest their way out of a mental health crisis. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old

Adjective

These fashion houses interpreted the pearls as decorative elements with both ancient and ultramodern appeal.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Elizabeth Pupo-Walker on percussion, who found an old ancient rusted paper cutter at Concord and loved the sound of it, so that’s on there at the beginning off .

— Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of ancient

Adjective

The venerable soul food restaurant is a tourist destination in its own right, with six dining rooms and capacity for 300 guests.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
This second installment represents the venerable anthology franchise’s height of humor, invention, and variety.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

Self-mortifying pamagdarame rituals, including whipping and crucifixion, likewise have roots in medieval Christian tradition.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Around a two-hour drive from here lies the beautiful medieval city of Limoges that’s famed for its leather.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026