considerable antiquity

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

Refers to a very great and impressive age.

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Examples (10)

  • The castle is a building of considerable antiquity, dating back to the 11th century.
  • The considerable antiquity of the rocks in this region fascinates geologists.
  • This festival is a tradition of considerable antiquity, celebrated for over a thousand years.
  • Despite its considerable antiquity, the ancient law is still cited in legal arguments today.
  • The manuscript was an object of considerable antiquity, requiring careful handling.
  • The noble family could boast a lineage of considerable antiquity, tracing their roots to medieval times.
  • A document of such considerable antiquity requires specialized preservation techniques.
  • The museum's collection includes pottery of considerable antiquity from various ancient civilizations.
  • It is rare to find a wooden structure of such considerable antiquity still standing.
  • He was impressed by the considerable antiquity of the city's foundations.