1
as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
studied shards from antique pots made by the Pueblos of the Southwest
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as in vintage
pleasantly reminiscent of an earlier time
loved to collect antique sugar tongs
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Recent Examples of antique
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Her kitchen had slate stone tile and an antique wooden table in the middle with drawers all around it.
—Nicole Stanton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
The main villa sports five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, with stonework, hardwoods, and antiques throughout.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Choosing timeless, antique pieces with elegant lines and classic silhouettes is the most authentic way to incorporate a touch of French appeal into your space.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Her kitchen had slate stone tile and an antique wooden table in the middle with drawers all around it.
—Nicole Stanton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
It’s also filled with memorabilia, antiques and artifacts, often donated by customers wanting to share their memories of living in England.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2025
The main villa sports five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, with stonework, hardwoods, and antiques throughout.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antique
Adjective
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Casablanca has opened its first stand-alone store at 62 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and is shaking up the neighborhood with a colorful, youthful energy and interiors inspired by ancient Greece, Japan and the game of tennis.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico This UNESCO World Heritage Site features ancient Puebloan structures aligned with solar events like Casa Rinconada.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
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The military parade, estimated to cost $40 million in taxpayer dollars, is set to include Abrams tanks, vintage World War II warplanes and some 7,000 soldiers marching in period uniforms to mark the nation’s battles from the Revolutionary War to the present.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Eight cultural artifacts, including six ceramic jugs and two bottles, were recovered in a surprise operation at the Chiclayo Model Market in the Lambayeque, according to a June 11 news release from Peru’s Ministry of Culture.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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During their excavations, the scientists also found several artifacts, including charcoal and fragments of broken ceramics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Among the entities helping spark such experiences is Sage, one of New York City’s most venerable owner-operators of premium office space, and a fourth-generation company that has withstood the volatile ups and downs of the office market for more than a century.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The venerable organization honored the exec at its spring gala alongside illustrious New York native and Severance star John Turturro.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The series is based on the popular Bethesda Game Studios games and features a post-apocalyptic wasteland of a retro American West.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Product Details: Material: Crystal | Capacity: 10.5 ounces | Number of Glasses in Set: Four Best Coupe Champagne Glasses Bring retro glamour to your bar cart with the help of the Wolcott Optic coupe from Crate & Barrel.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Without a clear plan, Soldier Field risks becoming a costly relic — an iconic venue with no clear purpose.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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What followed was a decade-long conversion that turned the industrial relic into a one-of-a-kind six-bedroom, five-bathroom residence with just over 4,000 square feet of living space.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The demand for the ephemera of genius might be viewed as an update on the medieval crowds who flocked to the (various) churches that claimed to have the foreskin of Christ.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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The medieval heart of this 955-year-old city is home to one of the most high-tech waste management systems in the world.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Bungalow courts form a wonderful part of what the historic preservation community calls naturally occurring affordable housing.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The 650-square-foot boutique, opened in 2008 under the historic arcades of the Palais-Royal, will reopen on June 26 as Acne Paper Palais Royal, a venue for exhibitions, artist talks, magazine launches, book signings and other cultural events.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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“Antique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antique. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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