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as in memento
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 artifact
Cherokee by ancestry, nephew to one of the nation’s principal chiefs, Adams collected enough artifacts to bequeath Indiana’s Eiteljorg Museum an exhibit worth millions.
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Though the temple’s structure could not be saved, some relics were rescued; emergency crews are still trying to save other artifacts from the fires.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Over 400 personal and private artifacts from the Titanic are on display, and the grand piano in the museum's music room is 118 years old.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Additional artifacts found on a mound called Tablet Hill shed light on a standard metric system, along with visual propaganda of Naram-Sin wearing a horned crown akin to a god.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Though the temple’s structure could not be saved, some relics were rescued; emergency crews are still trying to save other artifacts from the fires.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Over 400 personal and private artifacts from the Titanic are on display, and the grand piano in the museum's music room is 118 years old.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Additional artifacts found on a mound called Tablet Hill shed light on a standard metric system, along with visual propaganda of Naram-Sin wearing a horned crown akin to a god.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifact
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The fact that this fossil slipped under the radar for decades isn’t surprising, said lead study author Dr. Anthony Romilio, a paleontologist and research associate with the university’s Dinosaur Lab.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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Among the fossils found at Shishugou, Guanlong wucaii stands out as an important discovery.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of them, sprinkle these special mementos throughout your space, rather than relegating your heirlooms to one area, room, or display case.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Commemorative Swag: Take home exclusive CNBC Pro LIVE merchandise as a memento of this unforgettable experience.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce has a reminder for those who want the play banned due to health and safety concerns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On days and nights like these — where sleep feels impossible, and exhaustion sets in — there’s one gentle reminder that may help: rest, even without sleep, is still invaluable.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The report details the state of the relics, which include her body, left arm and heart in Alba de Tormes.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are precious antiques and everyday relics, among them dishware, gadgets, and appliances of every era.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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Rami Sinno is crouched beside a filing cabinet, wrestling a beach-ball sized disc out of a box, when a dull thump echoes around his laboratory.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The exultant and tragic horn calls in the symphonies and in Das Lied von der Erde—were these not the potent echoes of the shofar summoning the congregation on High Holidays?—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fire to create an afterimage of yourself that projects a beam of light in Valorant.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The digital detectors used by the camera suffered from an issue called quantum efficiency hysteresis, or QEH—when WF/PC took an image of a bright object, there was an afterimage left behind that would mess up later observations.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
16 Jan. 2025
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For the receptive heart and soul traveling is not about pins on a map but about the remembrance of the best of things past. Check out my website.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Junior's retired No. 2 jersey hangs in Fiserv Forum, serving as a constant remembrance of his outstanding play on the court and his impact on the Bucks' success.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Because of Hurricane Helene’s rotation when remnants of the storm hit the region, much of the wildfire’s fuel is near those areas of the mountains.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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The spark on the night of March 6 came from Alawite remnants of the Assad regime, who, from their coastal strongholds, launched attacks on Sunni security forces, reportedly killing 180 men in two hours.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Artifact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifact. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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