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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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My only guess is that it came down to the age-old issue in boxing: money.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

But factories and businesses in the mountainous district say the age-old tradition is struggling against weak consumerism, with even the approaching Lunar New Year failing to boost sales.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

A tough labor market for white-collar workers has turned the age-old recruiting model upside down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

To like what we know and to distrust what we do not know is an age-old human trait.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson