as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
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Recent Examples of age-old
Beyond alternative energy options like solar being increasingly cheaper than traditional fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, the ability to make energy yourself, on your own rooftop, invokes age-old American values of independence and self-sufficiency.
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Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Commemorating a special event with a piece of fine jewelry is an age-old tradition, but Drake‘s latest bauble takes that tradition to new heights.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Harkening back to age-old local cooking techniques, Buccan is singular on the island and across the region, its unique methods elevating farm-fresh cuisine and bold Caribbean flavors.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Photo: Olena Ruban/Getty Images Every family tends to have its own answer to the age-old question of when to take down the Christmas tree.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Commemorating a special event with a piece of fine jewelry is an age-old tradition, but Drake‘s latest bauble takes that tradition to new heights.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Harkening back to age-old local cooking techniques, Buccan is singular on the island and across the region, its unique methods elevating farm-fresh cuisine and bold Caribbean flavors.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Photo: Olena Ruban/Getty Images Every family tends to have its own answer to the age-old question of when to take down the Christmas tree.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
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As in the novel the story is based on, the events kick off with the Yellow Turban Rebellion, which was a revolt during the late Eastern Han dynasty of ancient China.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Available in dozens of hues and sizes ranging from 14 to 64 ounces, the venerable vessel has won over even its strongest skeptics.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The venerable trad-jazz venue sits around the corner from Bourbon Street, where in the wee hours of Jan. 1, a man inspired by the Islamic State drove a pickup truck into crowds ringing in the New Year, killing 14 and injuring dozens more.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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That policy is so old that Chapman remembers it from his rookie year in the NYPD as a young patrolman in East Harlem in 1968.Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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At twenty years old, Gauff is already a Grand Slam champion, and one of the richest and most famous female athletes in the United States.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Snaking through 10 countries and four capital cities (Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade) before emptying into the Black Sea—the Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, gliding past lush vineyards, medieval fortresses, and fairytale castles that have stood the test of time.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The novel takes place in a fantastical version of the medieval Islamic world, specifically on the Indian Ocean, where the titular captain, Amina, once helmed her own ship and crew.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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