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
Looking at America’s billionaire class and its executive branch today, the warnings from antiquity have never felt more urgent.
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Scattered around the garden are various architectural fragments and inscribed stones of great antiquity.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Khartoum, where the conflict first broke out in April 2023, contains four museums for antiquities and heritage, all within the line of fire.
—Eissa Dafallah, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Scattered around the garden are various architectural fragments and inscribed stones of great antiquity.
—Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Khartoum, where the conflict first broke out in April 2023, contains four museums for antiquities and heritage, all within the line of fire.
—Eissa Dafallah, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiquity
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Horseback riding is a focus for all ages here, but other activities include hiking, bicycling, golf, fishing, and an on-site spa.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the people targeted for new work rules are working-age adults, ages 19 to 64.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiquity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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