as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
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Recent Examples of age-old
Set about five minutes in the future, Anima revolves around the possibilities of virtual reality and is, at its essence, a story of more age-old concerns — namely, the parent-child bond and the transcendent power of music.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The agency uses drones and aircraft to aid searches, but bloodhounds remain an age-old, low-tech solution.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Denver's age-old issues with him off the court have resurfaced recently.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The agency uses drones and aircraft to aid searches, but bloodhounds remain an age-old, low-tech solution.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
But Denver's age-old issues with him off the court have resurfaced recently.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Red meat has long been blamed for raising blood sugar and diabetes risk, while chicken is widely seen as the healthier option — but a new study challenges that age-old advice.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
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But this modern approach is teamed with ancient medicinal practices and a holistic, full-circle philosophy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Passover is a major Jewish holiday commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not far from the venerable Madison Square Garden, the energy inside Life Time Sky basketball courts in midtown Monday was high.—
Nancy Kane,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The last airframes were retired from active service in 2010, though the venerable fighter has continued to be used for training.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her older brother, Aiden, is a junior on South Elgin’s junior varsity baseball team.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The La Costa Canyon High School Theatre Department invites the community to an evening of laughter, music, and medieval mischief with this year’s spring musical Monty Python’s Spamalot.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Named after the Frankish noble family that included Charles Martel and his grandson Charlemagne, the Carolingian era was a transformative time in medieval Europe, where power was consolidated and regional cultures began to blend.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age-old. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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