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as in mementoes
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 artifacts
In the 345 years since the vessel sank, amateur relic hunters have announced many Le Griffon sightings, only to have state officials deem the artifacts as inauthentic.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, dealers who possess or sell artifacts previously smuggled into the United States contrary to federal law may be required to forfeit them—a compelling incentive to investigate and verify an item’s provenance.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Tombs, from grand pyramids to hidden chambers, reveal intricate practices, artifacts, and the personal stories of the deceased.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Up until 2019, Lorraine used to run a paranormal museum filled with artifacts from their investigations, including the infamous Annabelle doll.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The exhibition will also feature artifacts including photo albums and a yellow star badge.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Some artifacts were hundreds of years old, but most came from the Prohibition era, when the island was likely used as the hub of a bootlegging operation.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
Those looking to learn more about the island's rich history and culture can tour through War in the Pacific National Historical Park which pairs tropical mountain views with artifacts and commemorative monuments in honor of those affected by World War II campaigns in the Pacific Theater.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Owner Ken Coughlin has spent decades building his sprawling outpost, a fanciful mishmash of hangout spots, terraces and historic mining and other artifacts.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, dealers who possess or sell artifacts previously smuggled into the United States contrary to federal law may be required to forfeit them—a compelling incentive to investigate and verify an item’s provenance.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Tombs, from grand pyramids to hidden chambers, reveal intricate practices, artifacts, and the personal stories of the deceased.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
Up until 2019, Lorraine used to run a paranormal museum filled with artifacts from their investigations, including the infamous Annabelle doll.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The exhibition will also feature artifacts including photo albums and a yellow star badge.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Some artifacts were hundreds of years old, but most came from the Prohibition era, when the island was likely used as the hub of a bootlegging operation.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2024
Those looking to learn more about the island's rich history and culture can tour through War in the Pacific National Historical Park which pairs tropical mountain views with artifacts and commemorative monuments in honor of those affected by World War II campaigns in the Pacific Theater.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Owner Ken Coughlin has spent decades building his sprawling outpost, a fanciful mishmash of hangout spots, terraces and historic mining and other artifacts.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifacts
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As the second Mesozoic bioluminescent firefly to be discovered, finding more fossils this old will continue to illuminate a way to an answer.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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These non-destructive techniques allowed researchers to study the delicate fossils without causing damage.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2024
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Use the tools to schedule emails and set reminders for follow-ups.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Historical precedents, such as the 1973 oil crisis, serve as stark reminders of how geopolitical events in the Middle East can send shockwaves through the global economy.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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In August, workers carved channels in the remnants of two dams, allowing water to flow freely along more than 40 miles of the Klamath for the first time in more than a century.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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One week after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ravaged the mountains, some of North Carolina’s highest gas prices by county average are in the region most challenged.Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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This manifests as a literal purification; defeating corrupted animals leaves behind their corpses, which Neva will honor with a ritual returning them to the earth, leaving sprouting plants in their wake.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Gein confessed to killing two women in the 1950s and was accused of killing several more as well as digging up corpses and making keepsakes out of human body parts, with his crimes serving as the inspiration for Hollywood horror movies like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Artifacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifacts. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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