as in artifacts
something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period
their house is filled with rare antiques, including a collection of 19th-century African masks
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Recent Examples of antiques
Look for wrought iron, brass, or bronze versions via antiques dealers, Etsy, or eBay.
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
While there, take a tour of the Copper Fox Distillery or shop for antiques at The Velvet Shoestring.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Often referred to as micro collections in the design world, these sentimental pieces can center around a specific style or period of art, an animal motif, a hobby, whimsical antiques — anything that brings the homeowner delight.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Hosted by East Side House Settlement, honoring Caroline Kennedy, and sponsored by CHUBB, the evening was a showcase for 75 exhibitors displaying their best offerings, from the worlds of art, antiques and design.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Artwork and historic antiques, some dating from the original Chanler Museum, are sprinkled throughout the mansion.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Do-it-yourself trends, in addition to repurposing antiques for throwback wedding themes, were among the topics featured Sunday at The Lehmann Mansion Wedding Show in Lake Villa.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
From a writer’s standpoint, objects — especially antiques — carry history, personal connections, and clues, and can even serve as catalysts.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Grand marshals include West Seventh antiques stalwart Wally Wescott; 2026 US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team general manager Katie Million and the organizations Dungarvin and Uncommon Construction Twin Cities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
While there, take a tour of the Copper Fox Distillery or shop for antiques at The Velvet Shoestring.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
Often referred to as micro collections in the design world, these sentimental pieces can center around a specific style or period of art, an animal motif, a hobby, whimsical antiques — anything that brings the homeowner delight.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Hosted by East Side House Settlement, honoring Caroline Kennedy, and sponsored by CHUBB, the evening was a showcase for 75 exhibitors displaying their best offerings, from the worlds of art, antiques and design.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Artwork and historic antiques, some dating from the original Chanler Museum, are sprinkled throughout the mansion.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Do-it-yourself trends, in addition to repurposing antiques for throwback wedding themes, were among the topics featured Sunday at The Lehmann Mansion Wedding Show in Lake Villa.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
From a writer’s standpoint, objects — especially antiques — carry history, personal connections, and clues, and can even serve as catalysts.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Grand marshals include West Seventh antiques stalwart Wally Wescott; 2026 US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team general manager Katie Million and the organizations Dungarvin and Uncommon Construction Twin Cities.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiques
Noun
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The piece looks back at the studio’s history through roughly 400 artifacts pulled from Blizzard’s physical archives, highlighting key releases and moments from the company’s 35-year legacy while positioning the showcase and BlizzCon’s return as part of its next era.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Inside the Normal School capsule were relics related to the 1881 assassination of President Garfield, along with the 1881 Los Angeles population count, at 11,183.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those army-green relics are postcard-perfect by anyone's standard.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Antiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiques. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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