How to Use antique in a Sentence

antique

1 of 3 adjective
  • Add in a few thrift and antique store finds to make the space all your own.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The chain was inspired by an antique watch chain.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The team might scour thrift shops, antique stores, craft markets and more.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Small antique rugs add a splash of color on either side of the bed.
    — Jamie Lott, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2023
  • Bargain hunting at antique shops and thrift stores is a lot of fun.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Shopping at an antique shop is not the same as shopping at a big box store.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • An antique wine taster can hold paperclips on a desk or serve as a ring dish.
    — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Erin already had the antique table and chairs on hand.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • This firewood rack is available in black and antique brass.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Much of it was produced years ago and is contained in aged or antique goods.
    — Alan Gionet, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Rounded bun feet and an antique latch give this piece quite a charming vibe.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Finish the look with antique planters and a rocking chair.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Thrift stores can be treasure troves for stunning lamp shades and antique lamps.
    — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
  • Worried about pesky loose screws in your antique décor?
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
  • The wrought-iron look gives it that antique feel, and the curved bars add just the right amount of detail.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Spend time roaming the antique shops and galleries.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Look for vintage consoles, coat racks, and hooks in antique stores and thrift stores.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Stroll past antique shops and sweet-smelling chocolatiers, where locals greet you by name.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Explore the antique shops that dot the area or stop at one of the many cafes and new restaurants.
    — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Old Papers Does your home smell like an antique book shop?
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • Lots of antique furniture is well-made.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
  • Some of these vintage boxes have a curved front like an antique dresser or bed.
    — Clare Miers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Looking to browse antique stores and boutiques?
    — Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
  • At work, Kirkham uses an antique sand hourglass which times an hour.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Your Junk, an antique shop in Arizona.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Your antique four-poster bed is either right upstairs—or only a short walk away.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Many of the objets d'art were found at antique fairs or from auction houses.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2023
  • For a country-chic look, rest pumpkins on an antique wooden chair or bench.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • As legend has it, four spirits linger on the antique vessel.
    — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2025
  • An antique oil can was purchased to create the trophy.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025

antique

2 of 3 noun
  • That car is an antique.
  • Browse the area’s antique stores or boutiques for one-of-a-kind finds.
    — Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Think runway blondes—soft, mousey, antique.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
  • What’s the antique and collectibles market been like the last few years?
    — Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Vintage, antique, and dark pieces make a statement in an all-white room.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Splittstoesser sells antiques next to Langseth's shop.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • My parents are part-time dealers of antiques.
    — Eric Ducker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Here is a list of some of the best spots to shop for antiques in the Charlotte area.
    — Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the antiques were bought at brocantes by Lim and Dana.
    — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
  • To be clear, the tomatoes themselves aren’t antiques.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
  • The man who ran this antique was, in a way, as obsolete as the machine.
    — Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
  • The man who ran this antique was, in a way, as obsolete as the machine.
    — Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Throw matching sets to the curb and focus on antiques rather than buying new.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Aug. 2023
  • As your budget allows, invest in one fine antique per room.
    — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Mix and match modern design with antiques to create a home that’s equal parts then and now.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The walls are dressed with trinkets, all antiques sourced from Puglian markets.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • My grandmother bought and sold antiques.
    — Eric Ducker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • That’s the place to scoop antiques from the ’30s and earlier.
    — Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
  • There are all these antiques everywhere, like, don’t knock anything down.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • While some of us may desire an aged antique, others may prefer more modern styles.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023
  • Pull out a favorite collection or antique and put it on display.
    — Hunter Boyce, ajc, 11 Jan. 2023
  • That does not mean every piece needs to be inherited or antique.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
  • Check thrift stores for a beautiful antique or vintage rug that will add the right amount of age and warmth to your home.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The George office also has antiques on a shelf and this huge painting.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Feb. 2026
  • A lot of antiques dealers started buying from him, and his business grew.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Bring out the antiques and dishes that double as decor to Lorelai-ify your kitchen.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The regal rooms are filled with antiques and have exceptional city views.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 May 2023
  • The owner of the small antiques shop will talk to you for hours about every small business that has come and gone on his block.
    — Xuan Juliana Wang, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Use the wooden top to display your favorite serveware or antique finds.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2026
  • Keep scrolling to see more of our favorite antique-looking finds from Wayfair.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

antique

3 of 3 verb
  • Here are the best and worst cities to go antiquing.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
  • When is the best time of year to go antiquing in the South?
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • What is the best day of the week to go antiquing in the South?
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Things to Do Not into antiquing?
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Nearly all rooms have antique four-poster beds and are decorated in shades of wheat with brown, blue, or sage accents.
    — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2018
  • What makes antiquing in the South different from other regions?
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Here are the 9 best Virginia towns for antiquing that are ripe for your next Saturday drive.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Retro Row For those who love antiquing, Long Beach’s Retro Row awaits.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The new look is pale and cool, with floor tiles in faded green pattern, antiqued green chairs and pretty layered white hanging lamp fixtures.
    — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 20 June 2018
  • Renningers has put Mount Dora on the map as one of the best antiquing towns in Florida.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Some cities make antiquing feel like a genuine treasure hunt with the right mix of estate sales, antique shops, and secondhand demand.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
  • Michael was a car and truck enthusiast, an animal lover, and also enjoyed antiquing.
    — courant.com, 22 May 2018
  • There’s no need to spend hours antiquing or solicit custom artwork to curate a one-of-a-kind collection of home décor.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
  • According to Demos, the best time of year to go antiquing in the South is a tie between the milder weather seasons.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • The sink and faucet in the Moroccan vanity, for example, were antiqued with acids and coloration.
    — Antonie Boessenkool, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2017
  • Carlos Castellar, antiques collector and expert, puts studio pottery at the top of his must-buy list, too.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
  • However, this past weekend, the actress chose a more low-key pair of overalls to go antiquing with her husband Phil Elverum.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2018
  • Matte, polished, antiqued and brushed give home decorators many options to provide interest and depth.
    — Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2019
  • The green, pink, orange, and purple row houses near the Callejón de los Sapos antiques market stand in line like Crayolas in a box.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2018
  • His many hobbies consisted of golfing, gardening, antiquing and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
    — courant.com, 8 July 2018
  • Michael Corbett, 85, has been a history lover and antiques connoisseur for the better part of more than half a century.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • By day, guests are encouraged to enjoy this tranquil corner of the Granite State through fly fishing, skiing, cycling, and antiquing.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Go antiquing at Le Fanion on West 4th, which sells tableware and assorted tchotchkes sourced from the South of France.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Postwar prosperity gave more Americans the leisure time, disposable income, and car space to begin antiquing.
    — Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
  • Wild trekking is a popular activity, as is hopping in the car for a 15-minute drive to Waterville for lunch and an afternoon of antiquing.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
  • For amateur and professional hunters alike, antiquing is an athletic endeavor.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Jefferson is also a great place to go antiquing, check out quirky museums, admire beautiful historic homes, and relax with a drink at your hotel—just keep an eye out for ghosts on the stairwell.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Sharon's interests included sailing, antiquing and cooking along with caring for many types of animals, especially her cats.
    — Hartford Courant, courant.com, 10 Feb. 2018
  • Our guide for the antiquing excursion was a veteran of the market, a friendly woman called Mariana who seemed to know every shopkeeper and greeted them all.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Martin also adds heirloom-quality accessories, such as horn-and-bone frames, antiqued mirror elements, and needlepoint rugs, to complete the bedroom look.
    — Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026

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