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 reader's alternative speaks to an age-old rivalry between the affordable Japanese car brands, and the Corolla isn't a bad choice either. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Ready to take part in this age-old wellness tradition for yourself? — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026 Berwick partially credits this explosion of viewership to a particularly potent combination of programming and that age-old concern of pop culture obsessives — missing out. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 In many ways, unemployment and underemployment among young people are age-old problems. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for age-old

Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old

Adjective

Researchers have found evidence that ancient humans chewed on betel nuts, a stimulant still widely used today.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
The discovery of the tooth, which belonged to an ancient Pacific mastodon, was announced by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) in San Mateo County, California.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of ancient

Adjective

To mark the occasion, here is our definitive guide to the historic workshops, venerable dining rooms, and fashion houses that give the Galleria its life.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
This folktale opens by describing a venerable old farming family whose only daughter has just married.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

For those who favor outdoor adventure, climb up the famed hiking trail to get to the medieval fortress at the very top of the town.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
There are two sculptures in the center of the gallery, ramps with those medieval spikes.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026