as in ancientness
the state of being something old despite their indisputable antiquity, many of the carvings look like they could have been made yesterday

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Recent Examples of antiquity Few cultures have left a deeper mark on history, and while Egypt remains the ultimate place to explore its past, London’s British Museum offers a rare chance to step into antiquity with one of the world’s most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian artefacts outside Egypt. David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 Questers is an international group that fosters an appreciation for antiques and collectibles, and encourages restoration of antiquities and historical sites. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 There is almost no cultural activity that is not at least to some extent organized on national lines: think of art, literature, music, cuisine, dress, the standardization of languages, the collection of antiquities, the curation of museums. Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 Schiaparelli’s latest show took a more traditional turn, its goal to be making modernity out of antiquity, but up until this show, Daniel Roseberry has taken great care to make a body of work at Schiaparelli that honors and practically parodies the intricate details of human body features. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for antiquity

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“Antiquity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiquity. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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