Ancient
Ancient adjective - Dating or surviving from the distant past.
Usage example: Rome's ancient ruins remain carefully preserved even in the midst of the bustle of the modern city
Nearby Word: anciently
Latest
Latest adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Both words in one sentence
- It is Nasreddin who tells the author of Lev's latest adventure in ancient Bukhara.
- Sonic Adventure has Chaos, who was sealed inside the Master Emerald in ancient times, until Eggman shattered it to free the water monster inside as part of his latest scheme.
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However legends tell of the hidden Tower of Maximus, a grand city built by an ancient civilization thousands of years ago to protect the Garden of Eden.The game starts off with the nameless pilot character, the latest in a line of explorers who have coveted the hidden tower and its secrets.
Source: Video Game / Sky Odyssey
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