as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
age-old customs and beliefs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of age-old
The singer addressed an age-old meme with Andy Cohen again.
—
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The politics around farming are even more contentious these days, with age-old problems remaining and new ones getting worse – including extreme weather that’s becoming increasingly unpredictable thanks to climate change, and a volatile market subject to trade wars and tariffs.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Luxurious resort spas and healing centers in Mexico are drawing wellness-minded travelers with over-the-top treatments, many of which are inspired by the country’s age-old healing techniques.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Sano ramen shops are typically small, family-run businesses, which often still use age-old, traditional ramen-making methods.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for age-old
Recent Examples of Synonyms for age-old
Adjective
-
On a cold winter afternoon, António and Jota return from the front with their friends, looking for an ancient Roman thermal bath.—
-
Over time, Thompson and her colleagues have unearthed more burials, ancient human DNA and tiny human bone fragments.—
Adjective
-
Roughly one hundred Uffizi staffers staged a demonstration in the courtyard of the venerable Florence institution on January 4, protesting an effective layoff of the museum’s casual workers spurred by a change in service managers.—
-
Lorch died in 2012, but his actions, and how much, if any, responsibility the venerable institution should take for them, will be at issue in the case.—
Adjective
-
Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
-
Come late January or early February, Denver could be down its defensive coordinator, a whiz-kid offensive mind, and a slightly older whiz-kid defensive mind.—
Adjective
-
The quaint city suffered very little damage during World War II, meaning its distinctly medieval structures have managed to remain intact over the years.—
-
Take the quiz here … LEGENDARY LISTING – Jaw-dropping medieval castle with 100 rooms hits market with nearly 1,000 years of history.—
Cite this Entry
“Age-old.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/age-old. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share