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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 artifacts
Many of the artifacts were visiting the United States for the first time.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Over the years, Valley Relics Museum has become one of the region’s most unique cultural destinations, housing artifacts and memorabilia that capture the evolving story of the San Fernando Valley.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 17 May 2026
This has included the removal and remote storage of artifacts from 240 classified heritage sites, and the complete destruction of 124 of those sites.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
And like the rocks on display, both are artifacts from an earlier time long before fast-growing, deeply-unprofitable AI shook the world.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An exhibition featuring biblical texts and scrolls from the community at Qumran in the West Bank, plus artifacts that exemplify life and Judaism during the Second Temple period.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The museum in Topeka brought to life the story of the country’s most famous daredevil with what was considered the largest collection of Knievel artifacts in the world, including items from his family.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The party will include a trivia challenge and short program in the planetarium and an explanation about the artifacts in the exhibit hall.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Host Rachel Holt visits this coastal landmark to uncover the stories, artifacts, and maritime history behind one of the South Shore's most enduring beacons.
—Rachel Holt, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Over the years, Valley Relics Museum has become one of the region’s most unique cultural destinations, housing artifacts and memorabilia that capture the evolving story of the San Fernando Valley.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 17 May 2026
This has included the removal and remote storage of artifacts from 240 classified heritage sites, and the complete destruction of 124 of those sites.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
And like the rocks on display, both are artifacts from an earlier time long before fast-growing, deeply-unprofitable AI shook the world.
—Phoebe Liu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
An exhibition featuring biblical texts and scrolls from the community at Qumran in the West Bank, plus artifacts that exemplify life and Judaism during the Second Temple period.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
The museum in Topeka brought to life the story of the country’s most famous daredevil with what was considered the largest collection of Knievel artifacts in the world, including items from his family.
—Lisa Gutierrez
may 15, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
The party will include a trivia challenge and short program in the planetarium and an explanation about the artifacts in the exhibit hall.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifacts
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The island has also made headlines thanks to the history the land holds, like mammoth and sea cow fossils.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The fossils of this Cretaceous Period dinosaur were first spotted by a villager in Thailand’s northeastern province of Chaiyaphum.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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From there, the last leg was an exercise in selfies and group photos in an attempt to capture what the trip had meant to us through visual mementos.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Pregnancy mementos take myriad forms.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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That Pawlikowski is telling a story of actual historical figures proves a fascinating challenge for a filmmaker who has previously invented characters to serve as historical reminders.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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There is strong work being done in areas such as text-messaging interventions for youth diabetes (reminders to check blood sugars) and emerging efforts with biometric data collection.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Some in the crowd said the effort to redraw lines has echoes of the past.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The incident — with a few uncomfortable echoes of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — has sparked concerns and questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Romvari does an effective job of highlighting the fragility of our remembrances and how the actions from the past affect us to this day.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Y’know, that certain vocal style or guitar tone or even decade-specific production tic that transports us like the meal at the end of Ratatouille to joyous remembrances of times past.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
1 May 2026
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Roofing and storm damage Charlotte is exposed to severe thunderstorms, hail and occasional remnants from hurricanes that push inland from the coast.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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However, remnants of dozens of systems that fell apart have caused flooding and other issues in California and the Southwest, while passing storms affect Hawaii.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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But that one rampaging invader unleashes enough destruction and mayhem for a whole army, hurling cars and trucks and motorcycles through the air like toys, tearing though buildings as if they were made of cardboard, and leaving the streets littered with bloodied corpses.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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“Artifacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifacts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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