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as in mementos
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
Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre.
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Another one of the artifacts returned is an Ẹroro bell—the bells were worn by Benin warriors as signifiers of rank.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
The exhibition also features an exceptional selection of artifacts from the NFB’s collection, offering insight into the working methods, experimentation and inventiveness that have shaped the history of animation in Canada.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Comprised of more than 50 objects, including historical documents, photographs, clothing, and other artifacts, the exhibit traces the founding of the various Calumet area leagues that ultimately merged to become the LWVCA.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Another one of the artifacts returned is an Ẹroro bell—the bells were worn by Benin warriors as signifiers of rank.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Ablakwa did not specify the specific types of artifacts, nor where they are currently being held.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
The exhibition also features an exceptional selection of artifacts from the NFB’s collection, offering insight into the working methods, experimentation and inventiveness that have shaped the history of animation in Canada.
—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Comprised of more than 50 objects, including historical documents, photographs, clothing, and other artifacts, the exhibit traces the founding of the various Calumet area leagues that ultimately merged to become the LWVCA.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifacts
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Working with the British Antarctic Survey, Thomson was mapping the area's rock layers and collected marine reptile fossils to help with future dating efforts.
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Take a closer look in person and spot the fossils of shells that could be tens of thousands, even millions of years old.
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The T-shirts are coveted mementos of the big day, and longtime participants often have collections of T-shirts from races past.
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Remember that these items might be standing in the way of allowing other special mementos to truly shine.
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There are also permanent upgrades to health and attack power, as well as rare relics that enable unique skills, like multiple jumps.
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Museum of Miami The Museum of Miami, formerly HistoryMiami, holds the relics and artifacts that were excavated at the Miami Circle.
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Instead of waiting for a customer to ask for help, intelligent systems can provide reminders about upcoming payments, suggest refinancing opportunities, offer budgeting insights or identify financial behaviors that may help improve long-term outcomes.
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Those unexpected reminders can quickly add another layer of confusion and uncertainty to an already difficult situation.
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There may be echoes of history on George’s first day.
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Instead of a handheld probe sweeping across your skin, a ring of transducers surrounds the body underwater and fires sound waves from every angle at once, reconstructing a full 3D volume from the echoes.
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His life was celebrated in admiring headlines and remembrances that noted his continuous exploration of the possibilities of his art form.
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This year, instead of traveling to Orlando for the annual Pulse remembrances, the family chose a different way to honor him.
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The fact that scientific excavations take place and some remnants are saved is thanks to the nation’s first comprehensive local archaeological preservation laws, approved by Miami and Miami-Dade County in the 1980s.
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In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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The family’s ordeal worsened Sunday when her brother-in-law found the body of his mother, Rosa María Díaz de Rodríguez, among a pile of corpses.
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The men escape, but their frantic exit leads them through the gruesome Terminus food-supply dungeon, where fresh corpses hang on meathooks.
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“Artifacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifacts. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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