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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
The researchers analyzed 297 archaeological features and artifacts from five localities, primarily on Isbjørne Island in the Kitsissut island chain.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Both are refractive, cross-cultural, still-thriving artifacts of the 1960s and ’70s.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Across six permanent galleries—which appear to float above the lobby in concrete spheres—are 1,500 artifacts spanning 300,000 years of human history.
—John Arlidge, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The museum uses interactive displays, as well as hundreds of hours of video and artifacts.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That division would go on to become the Schomburg Center with Schomburg himself contributing more than 5,000 pieces of history, artwork, artifacts, rare books, and more.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Thanks to recent advances in the field of biomolecular archeology, scientists can now detect traces of molecular fingerprints on ancient artifacts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Both are refractive, cross-cultural, still-thriving artifacts of the 1960s and ’70s.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Across six permanent galleries—which appear to float above the lobby in concrete spheres—are 1,500 artifacts spanning 300,000 years of human history.
—John Arlidge, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The museum uses interactive displays, as well as hundreds of hours of video and artifacts.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026
Officials said the exhibit will feature a customized collection of specimens, artifacts, murals and artwork curated by the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College in Kansas.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
That division would go on to become the Schomburg Center with Schomburg himself contributing more than 5,000 pieces of history, artwork, artifacts, rare books, and more.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Thanks to recent advances in the field of biomolecular archeology, scientists can now detect traces of molecular fingerprints on ancient artifacts.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifacts
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The new research focused on three Prototaxites fossils unearthed in the Rhynie chert, a prehistoric land ecosystem near Aberdeen, Scotland.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Among the city’s oldest institutions and one of the largest natural history museums in the American West, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is the place to see fantastical fossils and skeletons.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Once used to break down a language barrier and celebrate a new Colombian employee, the paper and flag are now mementos of Alejandro Toro Sepulveda.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yet painful reminders still linger on the rancher's land.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The blowout in Boulder plus the loss at Utah, the Utes’ only conference win, should serve as reminders that TCU doesn’t have the luxury to overlook any opponent.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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But those relics of history paled in comparison to the ambience — and opulence — of the Forest Theater.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their professional norms – editorial gatekeeping, standards for sourcing, verification of facts – are not bureaucratic relics.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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These kinds of echoes were all over the two shows.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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That quotation alludes to the many Proustian echoes in Bowen’s story set in an aristocratic Big House during the 1919-21 War of Independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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After her death, there was an outpour of remembrances and tributes from the Hollywood community.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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An outpouring of remembrances from fans and celebrities across Hollywood were shared following news of O’Hara’s death.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Right now, the administration is collaborating closely with the remnants of the Maduro regime under the leadership of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one of the most chilling images of the massacre, dozens of corpses executed by the police were lined up on the ground in a public square.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Like Victor Frankenstein, who diligently selects body parts from corpses to stitch together his humanoid creation, the Mexican director carefully assembled his troupe of movie magicians.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Artifacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifacts. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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