antique

Example Sentences

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He switched to selling antiques and collectibles, renting space in antique malls, and got back into used books from there.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The house has original pine floors, antique chandeliers and nine working fireplaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A tattoo artist designed and hand-painted the store’s logo — a crescent moon and stars hugging antique font letters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

His official biography on the Downing Street website says apart from rodent control: "Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality."

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

“I lost my grandmother’s antique bracelet in the trash! The clasp broke, and the whole thing slipped off!”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein