relic
Example Sentences
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CABIMAS, Venezuela — The pumps that brought prosperity from deep in the Earth’s crust are now mostly rusted relics of a storied past.
From Los Angeles Times
Now the so-called "lovers' channel" in west Africa's largest lake city risks becoming a relic of the past, the once-adventurous secret meeting place rendered obsolete by loosening social norms and dating apps.
From Barron's
In the ever-evolving stock market, where yesterday’s darlings can swiftly become today’s forgotten relics, savvy investors are rediscovering the potential of revisiting former picks.
From Barron's
One well-known example is the Holy Face of Manoppello, a centuries-old religious relic in Italy believed to be made from this rare material.
From Science Daily
When Mr. Ma saw a dating app from Hong Kong on a colleague’s new smartphone, though, he realized that his website was a relic from another age.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
