as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
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Recent Examples of age-old
The cultural uptake was swift and eager (but not without some of our age-old backlash on vanity).
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Sable Yong, Allure, 10 June 2025
Potato Salad Debate This is an age-old topic that Southerners are quite passionate about—not too unlike the sweet vs. savory cornbread debate—however, this one is rooted in key regional differences.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
While the principles may be familiar to readers, the book’s goal is to offer new and insightful ways of applying these age-old wisdoms.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
In this story, an age-old struggle looms between compulsory silence and the compulsion to escape.
—Amir Hussain
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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Sable Yong, Allure, 10 June 2025
Potato Salad Debate This is an age-old topic that Southerners are quite passionate about—not too unlike the sweet vs. savory cornbread debate—however, this one is rooted in key regional differences.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 June 2025
While the principles may be familiar to readers, the book’s goal is to offer new and insightful ways of applying these age-old wisdoms.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
In this story, an age-old struggle looms between compulsory silence and the compulsion to escape.
—Amir Hussain
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
Adjective
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The implication is that African creativity has always been global; just before the wing’s entrance, a Baule mask used in theatrical performances shares a vitrine with an ancient Roman sculpture of Pan.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The theory of natural selection persevered, and the lengthy record of our ancient roots began to fill out.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The chain grew quickly in the wake of the 2013 demise of Dominick’s, a venerable Chicago grocer, which was shuttered by its parent company, Safeway.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The book, published by the venerable San Francisco press, takes a look at the changes people made during the COVID-19 lockdowns and offers a cautiously hopeful view of humanity going forward.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The departing older president, the incoming younger Kennedy.—
Dr. Richard Fichman,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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While older South Koreans remain most at risk, suicide is now the leading cause of death for those aged 10 to 39.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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On Thursday night, celebrities gathered for a kick-off event at the medieval Madonna dell’Orto cloister.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age-old. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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