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as in relic
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke
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Recent Examples of vestige
Centuries later, their vestiges resurface.
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Despite the initial welcome for such interventions, local populations largely came to view these troops as ineffective vestiges of the colonial era.
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Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Our main point is that the instant amplification of these acts, often with inaccurate context, implies that vestiges of the Klan are roaming Chicago streets.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
One represents a positive exception to a recent national trend, the other a vestige of a long-standing practice now ripe for retirement.
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Mitch Daniels,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vestige
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Despite the initial welcome for such interventions, local populations largely came to view these troops as ineffective vestiges of the colonial era.
—
Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Our main point is that the instant amplification of these acts, often with inaccurate context, implies that vestiges of the Klan are roaming Chicago streets.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
One represents a positive exception to a recent national trend, the other a vestige of a long-standing practice now ripe for retirement.
—
Mitch Daniels,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vestige
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestige
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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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Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
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His family initially thought the tiny pup might follow in the footsteps of his famous namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo, by scoring goals.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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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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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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“Vestige.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestige. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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