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antique

[an-teek] / ænˈtik /




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Only part of the original is open today but rarely and usually just to local traffic and occasional antique car clubs.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Many people want their estate-planning needs handled by their financial adviser rather than an attorney, as they are more focused on protecting their assets than deciding who gets their antique china cabinet.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

A collection of antique silver found by chance in a family's attic in Edinburgh has sold for nearly £60,000 at auction.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

At a private reception for the show’s 50th anniversary at the Rainbow Room last year, Roberts presented Michaels with an antique watch made in 1975 with the SNL 50 logo painted on it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“It’s like a magic museum,” I say, admiring an antique lacquered box with swords sticking out of its sides.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

They share a love of antiques, certain novels and can quote “Little Women” at each other.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Egglestone, who has been in the antiques business for more than 25 years, said the comedian was a pleasure to be around, and the show had boosted visitor numbers.

From BBC May 6, 2026

‘Storage Wars’ star Darrell Sheets, an antiques enthusiast known by fans of the A&E series as ‘The Gambler,’ was found dead on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 27, 2026

Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

I also worked in the antiques shop, cleaning and dusting things like the sets of beautiful Russian glasses that sat on the shelf.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

Of course, the only caveat is watching the slick show in the antiqued DVD format.

From Washington Times Dec. 1, 2021

Do you think it’s OK to have a low-key party to celebrate our child, or is this an antiqued ordeal that needs to go?

From Slate Jan. 31, 2021

Designed by Stephen Rieman and Mark Krasne, the condo features antiqued mirrors, hand-stenciled doors and a wet bar.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2019

Create an Instagram moment with this pendant earring in antiqued gold with pearl-like insets.

From Seattle Times Mar. 9, 2018

If you are using dull coloured carpets and hangings, have your modern reproductions antiqued.

From The Art of Interior Decoration by Wood, Grace

I hardly ever find really good antiquing things there, because those are at antique stores and they’re usually pretty pricey.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 20, 2026

Two lamps weren’t just two lamps, but the best outing she spent antiquing with my grandmother before she passed away from Alzheimer’s disease.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2024

“We are going antiquing, and they are on a little farm and we will take walks through the woods and cook some dinners,” she said.

From Seattle Times Nov. 24, 2022

“My houses have always been my creative, shopping and antiquing outlets — they just combine everything I like to do,” she explains.

From New York Times Jun. 30, 2021

She went antiquing and hung an old washboard on the wall.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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