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as in relic
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke
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Recent Examples of vestige
As in that case, many of Silver Court’s residents are about to lose one of the few vestiges of stable, deeply affordable housing in Miami-Dade.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon first glance, the room looks like a typical parlor of its era, clinging to the vestiges of late Victorian décor that were quickly fading from fashion.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the war ended in the 1990s, vestiges remained of the racial and ethnic conflict.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Their divorce was made official in January 2025, and yet the eight-figure vestige of their reunion remained.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon first glance, the room looks like a typical parlor of its era, clinging to the vestiges of late Victorian décor that were quickly fading from fashion.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the war ended in the 1990s, vestiges remained of the racial and ethnic conflict.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Their divorce was made official in January 2025, and yet the eight-figure vestige of their reunion remained.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestige
Noun
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Man on a hike uncovers gold sword relic hidden under tree.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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While the technique has existed for more than 1,000 years, Kira approaches it not as a relic, but as a tool that fits into everyday life.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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While these models remain the exception not the rule in the US, more are following in Paul Newman, Rick Plympton, and Mike Mandina’s footsteps.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The Museo Nazionale del Cinema’s collection traces cinema’s full technological arc from early street-show curiosities to the modern moving image.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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There’s nothing simple or reductive about the emotional throughlines the documentary traces.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Why This Market Evolution Matters In practical terms, biomanufacturing can reduce dependency on volatile crop yields, seasonal constraints and the capital expenditures associated with large cultivation footprints.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 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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At least 50 tropical storms or hurricane remnants have either affected or moved over California and Arizona, including storms that fell apart offshore and remnants of storms that moved north after making landfall somewhere to the south along the Baja California Peninsula.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Vestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestige. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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