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as in memento
a lingering indication of something from the past
The spelling of "trough" is an artifact of the way it was originally pronounced.
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Recent Examples of artifact
Alex Jacobs, United States, 2026 A cursed artifact wrapped in static.
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Original records and artifacts were lost in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Although the maritime artifact will be the town’s first archaeological discovery of its kind if confirmed, Wijk bij Duurstede’s history extends even further back in time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Anything above that layer — in this case, the Monte Verde wood and artifacts — had to be younger, according to study co-author Claudio Latorre.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Original records and artifacts were lost in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
Although the maritime artifact will be the town’s first archaeological discovery of its kind if confirmed, Wijk bij Duurstede’s history extends even further back in time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
Anything above that layer — in this case, the Monte Verde wood and artifacts — had to be younger, according to study co-author Claudio Latorre.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifact
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Perhaps the most intriguing fossils are the ones that potentially represent deuterostomes, the animal group that includes vertebrates, as well as starfish and sea urchins.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Completely fossil-fuel-free, Kilchoan is the number one customer of Knoydart Renewables, and has built a new water borehole and provided equipment and modern sewage-treatment plants for the area.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meals inspired by Mexican flavors will be prepared for you on site, and the stay concludes with a hands-on opportunity to personalize your own soccer gear for a special memento to bring home.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Mar. 2026
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Friends have been stopping by, leaving notes and mementos, trying to make sense of a tragedy that unfolded in just minutes.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Their choice to select a new angel from obscurity and chronicle her rise to fame may be another way to provide a fresh coat of paint to a production that runs the risk of still feeling, to some, like a relic of the pre-body positivity movement.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And just like everyday tech users, NASA also has to upgrade its systems from time to time, and the one powering Artemis looks nothing like their relic ancestors.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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But with rising crude oil and persistent inflation pressures in the news, there’s also an echo of the 2022 backdrop.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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More than just echoes of his stroke from a decade prior.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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That trailing effect isn’t a smear on its own, but their blades also leave afterimages, duplicate smears, along their path through space.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
19 Aug. 2025
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But her teachers at the school left important afterimages.—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Parishioners then joined the Stations of the Cross procession along Northwest Second Avenue, walking together in remembrance of the Passion of Christ.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many propose naming things after Kirk or creating an official day of remembrance.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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That said, the Google Maps image clearly shows remnants of the former entrance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Artifact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifact. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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