as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
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Recent Examples of age-old
Defense attorney Alexandra Kazarian said California politicians are repeating age-old mistakes of trying to arrest their way out of a mental health crisis.
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Heimes discusses how the solution cuts the friction of age-old systems through immense selection, fast delivery, and a foundation built on customer obsession and earned trust.
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Rachel Oppenheim,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
The authentic flavors and age-old architecture of a medieval village, combined with the comforts and amenities of a modern luxury resort.
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Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
It's been an age-old question among plug-in hybrid drivers, with some urgency around it given the recent spikes in fuel and energy prices.
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Keith Laing,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Heimes discusses how the solution cuts the friction of age-old systems through immense selection, fast delivery, and a foundation built on customer obsession and earned trust.
—
Rachel Oppenheim,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
The authentic flavors and age-old architecture of a medieval village, combined with the comforts and amenities of a modern luxury resort.
—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
It's been an age-old question among plug-in hybrid drivers, with some urgency around it given the recent spikes in fuel and energy prices.
—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
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Learn about Sarasota’s ancient past at Phillippi Estate Park or look for the resident deer at Rothenbach Park.
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The pallium, a woolen collar embroidered with six crosses, is an ancient symbol of authority and obligation.
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The 60th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) is gearing up to celebrate the venerable Czech fest’s past and, at the same time, guide it into its future.
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Cosmetics, as venerable as mirrors, boomed to an unprecedented degree.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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Enter Peskesi and the dozens of regenerative and natural wineries scattered across the southwest of Crete near quiet, picturesque Chania, which form its wine trail, a range from medieval-palace tasting rooms to sprawling vineyard operations.
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Not many estates can claim to have a 1,000-year-old medieval tower in the backyard, but that’s exactly what anchors this historic property in the heart of Tuscany’s renowned Chianti wine region.
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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age-old. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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