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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Locating them involves detective work and has attracted eccentric explorers since interest in antiquity was revived in the Renaissance.
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Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The influence of the Scholes & Glidden is evident to this day, and many of the readers of this article have a relic from technological antiquity right in front of them.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Many of the antiquities in the Palmyra museum were sent to Damascus for safekeeping after the start of the civil war.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
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Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The influence of the Scholes & Glidden is evident to this day, and many of the readers of this article have a relic from technological antiquity right in front of them.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025
Schools in antiquity placed an emphasis on healthy minds and healthy bodies — and teachers ensured that young men were physically and intellectually ready for adult life.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Many of the antiquities in the Palmyra museum were sent to Damascus for safekeeping after the start of the civil war.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
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age
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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In addition to entertainment, the event will host a variety of artisan vendors, food options, and activities for children, creating a lively atmosphere for all ages.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiquity. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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