1
as in maturity
the state of being an old person
if nothing else, the patriarch had achieved a degree of ancientness worthy of veneration
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2
as in antiquity
the state of being something old
the ancientness of the papyrus was authenticated by carbon dating
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Noun
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Dahlias reach maturity and bloom about eight to ten weeks after the tubers are planted in late spring.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025 -
Other factors to consider when evaluating the nutrient content of coconut include the type of fruit (cultivar), maturity, and processing methods.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the local government lacks the resources to step in; the antiquities authority itself has no financial allocations or operational budget in a country devastated by over a decade of war.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Fifty priceless artifacts looted from Egypt and Pakistan — and trafficked through Manhattan by two notorious antiquities dealers — have been returned to their home countries, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2025
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Prepared Food Photos understands that an image’s uniqueness is its currency in the digital age.—
Jon Stojan,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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Eligibility is not based on age, economic condition or inability to drive an automobile.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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“Ancientness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancientness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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