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ancient
adjective as in old, often very old
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antiquated, back number, been around, creaky, early, few miles on, lot of mileage, moth-eaten, obsolete, old goat, older, out-of-date, outmoded, primal, primeval, primordial, rusty, superannuated, worse for wear
Example Sentences
The Montserrat Natural Park, which father and son were traversing last December, is known for its sheer cliffs, ancient caves and jaw-dropping views.
Emergency services and firefighters reportedly had to force open a gate outside the ancient Roman temple, before finding the man dead in a ditch.
Although everyday antennas easily detect radio waves, the signals from this ancient era are blocked by Earth's atmosphere.
From ancient times, might or money has enabled some individuals to gather troves of art and artifacts.
For the ancient Egyptians and Assyrians, kings were created in God’s image, but for the Israelites, this honor was bestowed on every individual.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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