ANCIENTNESS Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

ancientness

noun

Definition of ancientness

as in maturity

the state of being an old person if nothing else, the patriarch had achieved a degree of ancientness worthy of veneration

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as in antiquity

the state of being something old the ancientness of the papyrus was authenticated by carbon dating

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Recent Examples of ancientness Since war broke out in late February, the show in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia province, had grown increasingly popular, as interest surges among Chinese people in a nearby nation and culture that rivals their own in its depth and ancientness. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Huntsinger said commercial almond farming had expanded rapidly in Placer County over the past decade, with many young orchards reaching maturity.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
But waiting for quantum maturity before designing for its convergence risks enterprises architecting for yesterday’s business boundaries.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of maturity

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The shrine is the place where two ancient Jewish temples stood in antiquity, and it is considered by Jews to be the holiest spot on Earth.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
On Tuesday, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) returned 22 antiquities to Greece.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of antiquity

Noun

And until advanced age intervened, tap-dancing was his preferred form of exercise.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
While the youngest retirement age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.

— Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

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