artifact
Example Sentences
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If a viewer tunes in to a show about Egyptian archaeology and the artifacts of antiquity, he or she is likely already deeply interested, so the cheerleading is unnecessary.
He reached into his breast pocket and produced a plain envelope, soiled around the edges, and held it out to me reverentially, as if it was an important artifact.
From Literature
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This approach differs from traditional techniques, which often require dissolving samples in solvents and can damage delicate artifacts.
From Science Daily
On Earth, archaeology reconstructs the past by studying ancient artifacts and remains.
From Science Daily
It is exceptionally rare for even one such artifact to go to market, let alone a billion-dollar group of them at once, Walker said.
From Los Angeles Times
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