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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 Synonyms for ancientness
Noun
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Finding maturity and reconnecting with myself was a beautiful and important journey of self-discovery.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Importantly, their houses have a steep maturity curve, with new houses needing time to develop their membership base resulting in early loss-making.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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First unveiled in January, the new typeface is inspired by antiquities that would have held the semi-mythical mithridate remedy created by Mithridates VI Eupator of Pontus in the 1st century BC.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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But the United States is still a young country, and a longer, more global view yields fascinating parallels to our moment that date back to antiquity.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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The festival, a beloved Presidents Day weekend tradition, continues Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach, offering kite-flying demonstrations, activities for all ages, and a chance to experience the magic of the wind.—
Matias J. Ocner,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Ancientness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancientness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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