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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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.
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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
Thai antiquities cases apparently haven’t been high on its to-do list.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Even the name Greenland taps into antiquity thanks to Erik the Red, who was banished here in 982, found a sheltered, green fjord to call home, and named the place Greenland, an embellishment to lure other Norsemen west.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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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
Thai antiquities cases apparently haven’t been high on its to-do list.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Even the name Greenland taps into antiquity thanks to Erik the Red, who was banished here in 982, found a sheltered, green fjord to call home, and named the place Greenland, an embellishment to lure other Norsemen west.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiquity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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