antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈti-kwə-tē 
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
a town that dates from antiquity
2
: the quality of being ancient
a castle of great antiquity
3
antiquities plural
a
: relics or monuments (such as coins, statues, or buildings) of ancient times
a museum of Greek antiquities
b
: matters relating to the life or culture of ancient times
the study of Germanic antiquities
4
: the people of ancient times
records left by antiquity
Examples of antiquity in a Sentence
The town dates from antiquity.
A palace stood here in antiquity.
a museum of Roman antiquities
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Dating back to classical antiquity, the idea that a soothsayer can tell something about a person’s health, disposition, or destiny from the lines on their palm has long fascinated seers and scientists alike.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Most international visitors are blown away by Caral’s atmosphere of antiquity, the engineering of the pyramids, and the views, says Otto Abad, who founded Peruna Tours in 2019, which specializes in Caral day trips from Lima.
—Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
That piece was repatriated in the aftermath of an antiquities trafficking investigation conducted by New York authorities, who have in the past years worked closely with Italy on repatriation claims.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Send any news, comments, illicit antiquities listings, and foundering resorts to talk@qz.com.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Most international visitors are blown away by Caral’s atmosphere of antiquity, the engineering of the pyramids, and the views, says Otto Abad, who founded Peruna Tours in 2019, which specializes in Caral day trips from Lima.
—Elissa Garay, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
That piece was repatriated in the aftermath of an antiquities trafficking investigation conducted by New York authorities, who have in the past years worked closely with Italy on repatriation claims.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Send any news, comments, illicit antiquities listings, and foundering resorts to talk@qz.com.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for antiquity
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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiquity. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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antiquity
noun
an·tiq·ui·ty
an-ˈtik-wət-ē
plural antiquities
1
: ancient times
especially
: those before the Middle Ages
2
: very great age
3
plural
: objects or monuments from ancient times
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