as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
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Recent Examples of age-old
Epsom salt is an age-old remedy to bring soothing magnesium and calming aromatics to warm baths.
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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Wyle shared that several storylines on the show will also address age-old issues that have plagued the medical industry since its inception.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
While many people are shocked by the outcome of JaNa and Rodriguez's relationship, as well as the accusations against Rodriguez, for me, this pattern is an age-old story that Black women know all too well.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Early experiments already underway—including some in humans—have helped explore age-old questions about the brain.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Wyle shared that several storylines on the show will also address age-old issues that have plagued the medical industry since its inception.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
While many people are shocked by the outcome of JaNa and Rodriguez's relationship, as well as the accusations against Rodriguez, for me, this pattern is an age-old story that Black women know all too well.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Early experiments already underway—including some in humans—have helped explore age-old questions about the brain.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
Adjective
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Klein now had most of the funds needed to save a unique stand of ancient forest.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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One would hope the Chicken Man, friend of ancient chickens, would eat less chicken, after all.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Parents paying is another venerable LA tradition, though one that is rectified with a chain of Venmos at a later date.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ergo, the nostalgic dramedy, wherein Francis Guinan plays the titular and venerable proprietor of Phil’s TV and Radio, and Fischer plays his daughter, Sam.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Families love Split for its walkable Old Town, beaches, and ferry access to islands like Hvar and Korčula, where kids can swim while grandparents explore medieval towns.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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And yes, medieval culture produced apocalyptic thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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