as in ancientness
the state of being something old
despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday
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Recent Examples of antiquity
On a clear day last September, Darius, an archaeologist, disappeared into a maze of crumbling stone corridors under the Amphitheater of Capua, the second-largest arena in antiquity after Rome’s Colosseum.
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Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There are dealers in coins and stamps and antiquities, and, above all, books.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Like the pharaohs and emperors of antiquity, the president weaponizes the past to justify his present actions and future plans, omitting and embellishing events of yesteryear to fit a bellicose agenda.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
With the new headquarters, Chan explained, Bonhams hope to widen their base of collectors through their larger exhibition space and programming around how to start or improve a collection across art, jewelry, antiquities, wine and other collectibles.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
There are dealers in coins and stamps and antiquities, and, above all, books.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiquity
age
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The country’s relatively high draft age and the exemption of the youngest draftees from the frontlines means the average age of a Ukrainian soldier is about 43 years, significantly older than in many western countries.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plus, taking out funds before age 59½ could trigger a 10% penalty, with some exceptions, said Collado, who is also a certified public accountant and a member of CNBC's Financial Advisor Council.—
Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiquity. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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