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as in traces
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 vestiges
Crafted nearly a century ago, the home is filled with eye-catching vestiges of the past alongside modern upgrades.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The tracks, gun-barrel straight, are some of the only working vestiges of the Cape-to-Cairo railway, the 19th century British imperial boondoggle that aimed to tie the continent together from Egypt to South Africa.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, colleges nationwide are eliminating any remaining vestiges of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering multicultural centers lest the government come after them.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Many vestiges of the ship’s seafaring past remain intact, however, from a claustrophobia-inducing propeller shaft to six original lifeboats hanging from pulleys on either side of the vessel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
What's at stake is the near-term sentiment for financial markets, the longer-term path of the Fed's policy trajectory, and a not insignificant dose of trying to preserve vestiges of independence at a time when the normally sacrosanct institution is facing enormous political pressure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Wild trees, vestiges of that initial boom, still grow on the island’s lush hillsides.
—Rebecca L. Rhoades, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
Odenkirk’s perpetual mask of confusion speaks both to this character’s inability to find contentment in the world and to these movies’ quaint status as the last vestiges of a once-thriving subgenre.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Filled with vestiges of yesteryear, the Butte historic district is one of the largest in the country.
—Janie Osborne, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The tracks, gun-barrel straight, are some of the only working vestiges of the Cape-to-Cairo railway, the 19th century British imperial boondoggle that aimed to tie the continent together from Egypt to South Africa.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, colleges nationwide are eliminating any remaining vestiges of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering multicultural centers lest the government come after them.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Many vestiges of the ship’s seafaring past remain intact, however, from a claustrophobia-inducing propeller shaft to six original lifeboats hanging from pulleys on either side of the vessel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
What's at stake is the near-term sentiment for financial markets, the longer-term path of the Fed's policy trajectory, and a not insignificant dose of trying to preserve vestiges of independence at a time when the normally sacrosanct institution is facing enormous political pressure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Wild trees, vestiges of that initial boom, still grow on the island’s lush hillsides.
—Rebecca L. Rhoades, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
Odenkirk’s perpetual mask of confusion speaks both to this character’s inability to find contentment in the world and to these movies’ quaint status as the last vestiges of a once-thriving subgenre.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Filled with vestiges of yesteryear, the Butte historic district is one of the largest in the country.
—Janie Osborne, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestiges
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Empty out whatever remains inside the jar then rinse thoroughly by running hot water over every single area several times; this should remove any remaining traces of vinegar solution or debris.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are mentions, traces, and shadows of it in letters from Milena to mutual friend and editor Max Brod, and by Kafka in his journals, but not in any significant, expository detail.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Released earlier this year in two variations (titanium and Carbon TPT), the new RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon follows in the footsteps of the record-breaking RM UP-01 that the two brands released in 2022, but is more maximalist in terms of design and features more complications.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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At a time when young people are increasingly questioning the value of higher education—especially a graduate degree that can cost more than $250,000—the idea of following in the footsteps of top CEOs may not seem appealing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Comets are among the most captivating wanderers of the solar system — icy relics from its earliest days that blaze across the sky with glowing tails and mysterious origins.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Not a house of relics, not a memorial.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Opportunities to integrate generative AI must be balanced against the environmental costs of the servers themselves, which span the entire hardware life cycle, from manufacturing and operation to disposal, and include significant carbon, energy, and water footprints.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reimagining the value of space With hybrid work models in place and many tenants scaling down their office footprints, owners are left with prime real estate like conference rooms, lounges, fitness centers, and even rooftops sitting empty during off-peak hours.—
Mark Zettl,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the new storms will be caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario, and National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Frank Pereira told Newsweek that they are expected to have plenty of moisture with them.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This quiz invites you to explore the darker corners of sci-fi literature, where monsters lurk not just in shadows, but in laboratories, alien worlds and post-apocalyptic wastelands.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And while this civil war of sorts bloomed in the shadows in Kentucky, another culture sprung up in broad daylight.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Vestiges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestiges. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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