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
Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Homewood set the record for most expensive day lift ticket in the U.S.: $279 for a single-day ticket to a homestyle ski hill with antique chairlifts, a mid-mountain pit toilet, and on-hill dining that requires you to microwave the chili yourself.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Kabir Jhala, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
In the days following his discovery, Curtis was contacted by representatives from Sotheby's and Bonhams, both prestigious art and antiques businesses.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In Tulane University's map archives, historian Blake Gilpin pointed to original antique maps that clearly mark the body of water as the Gulf of Mexico.
—Mark Strassmann, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Homewood set the record for most expensive day lift ticket in the U.S.: $279 for a single-day ticket to a homestyle ski hill with antique chairlifts, a mid-mountain pit toilet, and on-hill dining that requires you to microwave the chili yourself.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
However, these small gains are undermined by plummeting profitability across most of the art and antiques market, as prices for virtually all aspects of the business, from shipping to rent, have increased.
—Kabir Jhala, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
In the days following his discovery, Curtis was contacted by representatives from Sotheby's and Bonhams, both prestigious art and antiques businesses.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antique
Adjective
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The museum has a world-class collection, including works by iconic artists like da Vinci, Monet, and Van Gogh, alongside ancient artifacts.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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With the help of technology such as ultraviolet and infrared filters and multispectral photography, a team of international researchers have now deciphered several dozen ancient inscriptions etched on the room’s walls between the 14th and 16th centuries.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The tufted back and rolled arms are cushy but supportive, and the spindle legs give it plenty of vintage character.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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That personal collection now includes some new favorites: five black onyx pieces, inspired by their grandmother’s vintage clip-ons, and exclusively available on their site and Moda Operandi starting April 25.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Despite their rarity, the artifacts can help historians better understand and contextualize life in the region.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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As such, while its physical gold value is measurable, the artifact itself is considered priceless.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump had pursued one venerable D.C. firm, Covington & Burling, with an executive order that revoked security clearances for lawyers representing the former special counsel Jack Smith.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bill Owens, executive producer of the venerable Sunday night news magazine, suggested the show’s editorial independence has been whittled away as corporate parent Paramount seeks to make peace with Trump.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Built in 1958, the charmingly retro 3,899 square foot, four bedroom, four bathroom property is going for $4.95 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Typically following retro design cues, many of Hazan's masterpieces are more at home in an art gallery than on the street alongside commuters – with some bikes going for as much as US$125,000.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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Perched on the edge of a cliff in Cundinamarca, Colombia, the Hotel Del Salto is a relic of the opulence and horrors of colonialism.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The current tariff gap is a relic of that old trade regime.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The musician used the early medieval Irish alphabet Ogham to write two pro-Palestine messages on their body before their Eurovision semi-finals performance.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ashford Castle – Ireland Originating from the 13th century, the magnificent Ashford Castle has a rich history, evolving from a medieval fortress to a grand luxury retreat adorned with antiques and artwork.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gain an edge with CNBC Pro LIVE , an exclusive, inaugural event at the historic New York Stock Exchange.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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Chamizal, a national memorial: 800 S San Marcial St, El Paso El Camino Real de los Tejas, a national historic trail: see trail map here El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, a national historic trail: runs through Texas and New Mexico.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Antique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antique. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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