relic

Example Sentences

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The modern mansion is a far cry from the historic dwelling that previously occupied the parcel—and was described as a “gorgeous relic” in one report about its listing.

From MarketWatch

It arrives on your table like a relic from another life—hand-labeled Tupperware, chipped floral plates, backyard block parties—but somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and slightly scandalous.

From Salon

And of course, out would come the cake — the one every mother kept on ice like a sacred relic.

From Salon

Either way, the hodgepodge of conferences we have today is antiquated, a relic of a broken cable TV model.

From The Wall Street Journal

Singletary is one of several of people who share their thoughts and memories about their participation in what has become a beloved relic during the 40-minute documentary that premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times