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
This 30+ vendor antique mall, located 10 minutes away in Stuarts Draft, Virginia, features an eclectic mix of antiques, collectibles, and vintage clothing.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Throughout, Moss has retained many of the home’s original details while also adding her stamp, selecting antiques and furnishings from around the world, some of them available for purchase along with the townhouse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The business is called 2nd Chance Boutique and will feature upcycled furniture, antiques, collectibles, and artwork.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are at least two times more likely than older generations to be collectors of watches, wine or spirits, rare or classic cars, sneakers and antiques, the report found.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Prepare the Antiques Before Storing Before storing antiques, clean the items thoroughly to remove dust and dirt.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Shop for books and Scandinavian home decor in the river town of Stillwater or admire antiques and historic homes in Hastings.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
There are also antiques and photos depicting the local rockabilly scene.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
Throughout, Moss has retained many of the home’s original details while also adding her stamp, selecting antiques and furnishings from around the world, some of them available for purchase along with the townhouse.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
The business is called 2nd Chance Boutique and will feature upcycled furniture, antiques, collectibles, and artwork.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Millennials and Gen Z are at least two times more likely than older generations to be collectors of watches, wine or spirits, rare or classic cars, sneakers and antiques, the report found.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Prepare the Antiques Before Storing Before storing antiques, clean the items thoroughly to remove dust and dirt.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Shop for books and Scandinavian home decor in the river town of Stillwater or admire antiques and historic homes in Hastings.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
There are also antiques and photos depicting the local rockabilly scene.
—Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel had plans to remodel its restaurant with a simpler layout, getting rid of some of the clutter, antiques and knickknacks the chain was known for.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiques
Noun
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Tour the Doty homestead and barn, both from the 1800s, and browse the broad display of museum artifacts.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since then, Martínez and her team have uncovered a multitude of artifacts, including the long tunnel located 43 feet (13 meters) beneath Taposiris Magna discovered in 2022.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These relics may contain explosives like TNT, chemical remnants, and even nuclear material.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the 1972 London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution put an end to the legal dumping of unused explosive munitions in the sea, these relics now provide a rich area of study for marine biologists, offering a real-world look at how animals adapt to habitat disturbances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Antiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiques. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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