antiques

NOUN

old object, often of great value

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antiquity artifact heirloom relic

STRONG

bygone monument rarity ruin vestige

WEAK

objet d'art

Example Sentences

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Egglestone, who has been in the antiques business for more than 25 years, said the comedian was a pleasure to be around, and the show had boosted visitor numbers.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

‘Storage Wars’ star Darrell Sheets, an antiques enthusiast known by fans of the A&E series as ‘The Gambler,’ was found dead on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

When I had to sell my mother’s house to fund her Alzheimer’s care, I stored all of her antiques, scrapbooks, photos and other family heirlooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

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

What I should have said was, "Why don't we go shopping for antiques? That would fill some space."

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King