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
The firm’s namesake founder expertly curates an intriguing mix of antiques, vintage, and contemporary pieces for his soulful spaces, which range from dark and dramatic to light-filled and modern.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market features over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Guest rooms include amenities such as camp kits, balconies, and local antiques, while the outdoor communal deck and garden offer dining areas and a firepit for gatherings.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
There are all these antiques everywhere, like, don’t knock anything down.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The bar car is adorned with elegant antiques, while the observation car is flooded with natural light from the panoramic windows lining the carriage.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The event will include donated clothing, antiques, artwork, housewares, books, holiday and outdoor items and more.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Indiana's largest antiques and vintage-only market features over 200 vendors with a wide variety of vintage and retro goods.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Guest rooms include amenities such as camp kits, balconies, and local antiques, while the outdoor communal deck and garden offer dining areas and a firepit for gatherings.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
There are all these antiques everywhere, like, don’t knock anything down.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The bar car is adorned with elegant antiques, while the observation car is flooded with natural light from the panoramic windows lining the carriage.
—Ann Shields, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The event will include donated clothing, antiques, artwork, housewares, books, holiday and outdoor items and more.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiques
Noun
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In the film, Lara searches for ancient artifacts and her missing father, Richard Croft, played by Dominic West.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The artifacts will go on display at Woolsthorpe Manor next year.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the Turkish Riviera is ripe with relics and ancient architecture to uncover.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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White dwarfs — the superdense, slowly cooling embers left behind when stars like our sun die — are usually quiet cosmic relics.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Antiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiques. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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