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antiquity

[an-tik-wi-tee] / ænˈtɪk wɪ ti /
NOUN
old object
Synonyms
STRONGEST
antique relic
STRONG
ruin
Antonyms
WEAK
convention modernity newness now
NOUN
oldness
Synonyms
STRONG
age ancientness archaicism archaism hoariness venerableness
WEAK
antiqueness elderliness old age
Antonyms
WEAK
convention modernity newness now
NOUN
distant past
Synonyms
WEAK
ancient times classical times days of old days of yore former age old days olden days remote time time immemorial
Antonyms
WEAK
convention modernity newness now

Example Sentences

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But what he really wants is the katana recognised not as an antiquity but as a "masterpiece" of contemporary art.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

In 1274, the Roman Catholic Church questioned the order's legitimacy because it had been founded after 1215 and lacked a continuous presence dating back to late antiquity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

The overtones of Roman sculpture probably owe something to Bellini’s close relationship with his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna, known for sharply drawn images, informed by his study of antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Crystals within the Manhattan schist of New York City link urban modernity to deep antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Though long-distance travel in antiquity was never a trivial undertaking, a summer voyage to Egypt would have been a pleasant journey.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro