antique
adjective
of or belonging to the past; not modern.
Example Sentences
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“I visited libraries, I scoured the web and trawled through antiques markets looking for inspiration.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
“I would like people to think of this as a funny little museum,” she told People magazine in 2018, referring to the expansive collection of antiques and vintage finds she had displayed in the home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
"These weren't simply Christmas cards, they were pieces of political campaigning that helped fund one of the most significant social movements in British history," said Matt Case, an antiques specialist.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Burrell’s family said in the statement announcing the antiques enthusiast’s death that the cancer community provided “so much comfort and strength to her in her darkest moments.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Sadly, no. Just Valhalla, New York. We got them from an antiques collector.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
