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
Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Martha Stewart Crestview Storage Console Table The space-saving Crestview Storage Console Table is made from solid wood and has an antique finish that blends well with modern and traditional home aesthetics.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This 85-acre upscale farm getaway has estate homes, cottages, and suites, each decorated with a unique blend of custom artwork and antiques.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
These days, vintage wicker can go for thousands of dollars in antique stores, and the average price of a modern wicker armchair is upwards of $300.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
Martha Stewart Crestview Storage Console Table The space-saving Crestview Storage Console Table is made from solid wood and has an antique finish that blends well with modern and traditional home aesthetics.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
Shop antiques and vintage collectibles from over 200 dealers at this monthly market.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This 85-acre upscale farm getaway has estate homes, cottages, and suites, each decorated with a unique blend of custom artwork and antiques.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antique
Adjective
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As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Spanning about 30 hectares (74 ac), this ancient landscape has been under the microscope since the 1980s, thanks to pioneering archaeologist Dietrich Mania.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Or, grab these classic Reebok sneakers with a vintage look, and these soft New Balance low tops that offer support all day.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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But don’t several vintage sitcoms from the era feature a largely unrecognized subversive or off-the-wall quality?—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Archaeologists, who conducted a dig around the site in 2023, collected artifacts painting a tableaux of workers enduring unhealthy conditions hoping to attain a middle-class rank, according to an archaeology report released in March.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Upon graduation, my real awaking came in travel, particularly in Central America, stumbling across artifacts and cultural sacred sites that we were never taught about in school.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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For those who don't know, Area 51 is a large, secretive military base in the remote Nevada desert where several exotic military aircraft have been developed and tested over the years, including the venerable U-2 spy plane way back when.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The venerable German sports car maker has just unveiled a trio of 4S models for its most iconic vehicle.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.—
Alyssa Hardy,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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With gradient hues of pinks and purples, the set comes in retro colors to add a touch of vibrancy to your cabinets.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The SaaS model, once revolutionary, is now a relic.—
Deepinder Singh Sethi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Her job was, in her estimation, a relic of a different time — the business no longer relies on broadcast network casting directors to discover talent through global searches and talent holding deals.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Jackson hoped that the exhibition would counter the misconception that medieval women were universally downtrodden drudges.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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The handball-esque sport was initially favored by medieval monks and knights but quickly became popular among French royalty — which is why it was typically played indoors, like in palaces.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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Jota’s squad number, 20, matched the club’s historic number of titles which was secured in 2024-25, equaling the English club record of Manchester United.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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July 13, 1980: As part of a historic heat wave, temperatures reached 108 at Little Rock while Beedeville (Jackson County) topped out at a scorching 112. July 14, 1954: Forest fires burned thousands of acres of timberland as the result of an extended heat wave combined with low humidity and no rain.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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“Antique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antique. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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