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 office itself leans toward old-school classicism, its conference and sitting rooms decorated with museum-quality Hudson River School paintings and 19th-century antiques.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Inside, more than 240 antiques and artworks included in the sale—neoclassical busts, paintings, vintage furnishings, and ritual objects—animate its roughly 2,500 square feet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
What to read next The Inn at Hancock recently reopened after a three-year renovation, and the 15 suites are distinct, each one having its own decor, bespoke furnishings and period antiques.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Growing up in New Zealand, her father was an auctioneer and as a result, she was exposed to art and antiques from an early age.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The characters are antiques dressed as human beings, and their traumas pile up without consequence.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
This year, skip the standard flowers and scour eBay or take a trip to an antiques market for one-of-a-kind vintage gifts for mom that offer craftsmanship and history.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
As for shopping, fans of antiques will enjoy Petaluma’s annual spring and fall celebrations; next up is the Petaluma Fall Antique Faire.
—Pat Tompkins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The Historic Leiper’s Fork Inn features antiques with contemporary amenities.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Inside, more than 240 antiques and artworks included in the sale—neoclassical busts, paintings, vintage furnishings, and ritual objects—animate its roughly 2,500 square feet.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
What to read next The Inn at Hancock recently reopened after a three-year renovation, and the 15 suites are distinct, each one having its own decor, bespoke furnishings and period antiques.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
Growing up in New Zealand, her father was an auctioneer and as a result, she was exposed to art and antiques from an early age.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The characters are antiques dressed as human beings, and their traumas pile up without consequence.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
This year, skip the standard flowers and scour eBay or take a trip to an antiques market for one-of-a-kind vintage gifts for mom that offer craftsmanship and history.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
As for shopping, fans of antiques will enjoy Petaluma’s annual spring and fall celebrations; next up is the Petaluma Fall Antique Faire.
—Pat Tompkins, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The Historic Leiper’s Fork Inn features antiques with contemporary amenities.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiques
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On March 31, the research initiative Open Restitution Africa (ORA) launched the ORA Open Data Platform, a database that provides information on the restitution of African artifacts and ancestral remains.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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The spacesuit and 12 other artifacts will find a new home at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Channel Islands National Park, California A throwback to old California, the five-island park preserves paleolithic digs, frontier-era ranches and relics of Spanish exploration.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Antiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiques. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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