TIME-HONOURED Synonyms

• of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

• a creation of the highest excellence

• an artist who has created classic works

• of a well-known type; remarkably typical

• considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth

• well-known and long-established in form or style

• brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

• settled securely and unconditionally

• conforming with accepted standards

• shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt

• introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

• having an illustrious reputation; respected

• having an illustrious reputation; respected

• generally approved or compelling recognition

• provided with a secure reputation

• widely known and esteemed

• receiving deferential regard

• consisting of or derived from tradition

• pertaining to time-honored orthodox doctrines

• impressive by reason of age

• profoundly honored

• acceptable for a long time, or having a long history

• honored because of age or long usage