1
as in maturity
the state of being an old person
if nothing else, the patriarch had achieved a degree of ancientness worthy of veneration
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2
as in antiquity
the state of being something old
the ancientness of the papyrus was authenticated by carbon dating
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Noun
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When a species takes a century just to reach maturity, every individual matters.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Resiliency has become a moral injunction — a signal of maturity and strength.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The splendid Nezu Museum houses a collection of Asian art and antiquities ranging from paintings to samurai swords, with a traditional tea room and beautiful grounds to explore, too.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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And from antiquity, Japan has suffered under natural disasters—people’s survival has depended on outside forces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Officers and horses are paired for the duration of the animal's career, which typically ends around age 20.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ancientness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancientness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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