ANCIENTNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

ancientness

noun

Definition of ancientness

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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as in antiquity

the state of being something old the ancientness of the papyrus was authenticated by carbon dating

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Recent Examples of ancientness Since war broke out in late February, the show in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia province, had grown increasingly popular, as interest surges among Chinese people in a nearby nation and culture that rivals their own in its depth and ancientness. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

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Noun

What sold Palari on the project was the maturity of Darmawan’s take on womanhood and motherhood.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026
An organization without a red team program in place today is not just behind on a testing maturity curve.

— Rohit Dhamankar, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of maturity

Noun

The loft, recently revamped, is now filled with antiquities, chinoiserie, contemporary art and photography – part showroom and part apartment, complete with a tatami room.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Earlier in the episode, Francis swung by Sweet Emily’s, where Frog was once again holding court, telling Ray and Marty about how the antiquities trade really works in Oklahoma.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of antiquity

Noun

For families Guests of all ages are welcome at The Shinmonzen, with a raft of amenities available for both children and babies, from baby cots, sterilizers, and strollers to kids’ seasonal welcome kits, pajamas, menus, games, books, and toys.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Foxx is already a seasoned father with two adult daughters, ages 32 and 18.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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