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Definitions

age-old

[eyj-ohld] / ˈeɪdʒˌoʊld /
ADJECTIVE
very old
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ancient antiquated archaic hoary old-fashioned timeworn well-established
WEAK
aged antediluvian antique old old-time olden venerable vintage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
current modern new young

Example Sentences

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The scandal has resurfaced age-old questions about Capitol Hill culture and the power dynamics between elected officials and their subordinates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Prediction markets are raising new questions in an age-old debate around information and free markets.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

He compared his daily approach to the age-old athlete’s cliché of “just trying to get one percent better every day,” with the main goal being not ruining Dodger games for fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Quentin Fottrell — the Moneyist — answered questions from a reader who brought up an age-old subject.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

He remembered his age-old tremors in the forest.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding