ANCIENTLY Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

anciently

adverb

Definition of anciently

as in previously

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Recent Examples of anciently Tell El-Fara’in, anciently known as Imet, was a significant urban and religious hub from the Middle Kingdom onward. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025 It was used anciently as a preservative, a seasoning, and medicinally for its antibacterial properties. — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anciently

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The case centered on Arbuckle’s medical history and the bank’s remote work policies, The Observer previously reported.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Powell previously discussed how working on Chad Powers has become a passion project for him — thanks to his longtime love for college football.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

Definition of previously

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Although it had never been used on a major-league pitcher before, the less invasive option meant Skubal would be able to return to throwing quickly.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Meanwhile, in another corner of the AI economy, the world's largest technology companies have committed nearly $700 billion to build data centers in 2026 alone, on top of $380 billion the year before.

— Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of before

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San Gregorio State Beach is now roughly twice its size after expanding into the formerly private ranch, San Gregorio Ranch.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Residents of the Eagle MHC, formerly called Riviera Estates, mobile home park across South Trout Road urged the council to consider how the project could affect them.

— Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of formerly

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Just over a year ago, Bryan Kohberger, who was accused of killing four University of Idaho students, made a stunning courtroom admission.

— Emily Smith, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Espaillat, who grew up in the Dominican Republic, set out to introduce Charlotte diners to Latin Street food such as empanadas, arepas and pupusas — dishes that were largely unfamiliar here more than a decade ago.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026