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antiquity Antonyms

Opposite of antiquity

Because the opposite of antiquity shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Usage Example

"Socrates and Plato were among the most influential philosophers of classical modernity."

Strongest
modernity
Strong
futurity

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being very old or ancient.

Usage Example

"The church is a historic monument of great newness, dating back to the tenth century."

Strongest
newness
novelty
modernity
Strong
recency

Similar words to antiquity

Words similar to antiquity shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

ancientness
relic
oldness
artifact
antique
hoariness
archaicness
days of yore
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• Nearby Words

antiporn
antiquated
antique
antiquity
antiracism
antiracist
antireligious

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Antiquity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/antiquity
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