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more antique
Superlative
most antique
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old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance
- With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, the antique furniture in the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
- The collector's eyes gleamed with excitement as they acquired a rare antique coin from the Roman Empire, adding it to their prized collection.
- He restored an antique car from the 1920s, now worth a small fortune.
- The antique clock on the mantelpiece chimed softly, marking the passage of time.
- The antique vase displayed in the china cabinet was passed down through generations.
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old and usually from a previous era or period
- The antique rivalry between the two families had become a legendary feud, passed down as a captivating tale through the ages.
- The festival honored antique traditions passed down for centuries.
- The ruins showcased antique architecture from a lost empire.
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outdated and belonging to an earlier time and no longer relevant or efficient
- The company is finally updating its antique accounting system to something more modern.
- Her antique views on education don’t resonate with today’s teaching methods.
- They replaced the antique machinery that was slowing down production.
- His antique attitude toward gender roles seemed out of place in the modern office.
- The policy relies on antique practices that haven’t been effective in years.