Examples of relic in a Sentence
a crude stone ax and other relics of the Neanderthals
in my grandparents' attic are many “groovy” relics from the 1960s
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Some are more broadly applicable, such as a relic that reduces the Duchess’ skill cooldown timer.
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Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Spot a massive chedi (a Buddhist monument containing relics) and gilt Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chai Mang Kon, a temple from the earliest era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
The inclusion of these pieces connects Makonnen’s work to the historical canon of Ethiopian art and relics.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Many think of seaplanes as things of the past – relics of a bygone age of Pan Am Clippers and Short Sunderland flying boats that have have slowly disappeared, leaving only a few tiny float planes used by fishermen headed for the Canadian wilds.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
Spot a massive chedi (a Buddhist monument containing relics) and gilt Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chai Mang Kon, a temple from the earliest era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
The inclusion of these pieces connects Makonnen’s work to the historical canon of Ethiopian art and relics.
—Shantay Robinson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
Many think of seaplanes as things of the past – relics of a bygone age of Pan Am Clippers and Short Sunderland flying boats that have have slowly disappeared, leaving only a few tiny float planes used by fishermen headed for the Canadian wilds.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Relic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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relic
noun
rel·ic
ˈrel-ik 
1
: an object treated with great respect because of its connection with a saint or martyr
2
: something left behind after decay or disappearance
relics of ancient cities
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