time capsule
noun
1
: a container holding historical records or objects representative of current culture that is deposited (as in a cornerstone) for preservation until discovery by some future age
2
: something resembling a time capsule
sunken vessels are archaeological time capsules—
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Think of it as a sleek and uncomfortable time capsule of the past half decade of #MeToo discourse, or as a character study of flawed intellectuals desperately attempting to perform their values while clinging to the facade of their respective identities.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
One version of the DS, released internationally in 2009, featured a camera that allowed users to capture and store their own photos, which has since turned into a digital time capsule for many.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s no denying that trends come and go, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom needs to be a time capsule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Even if the plot is slightly predictable, there's no denying the inherent fun in watching a Stranger Things-esque time capsule tackle the genre's most hallmarked tropes with fresh eyes and a solid cast, including Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Zach Villa.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 10 Oct. 2025
One version of the DS, released internationally in 2009, featured a camera that allowed users to capture and store their own photos, which has since turned into a digital time capsule for many.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s no denying that trends come and go, but that doesn’t mean your bathroom needs to be a time capsule.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Even if the plot is slightly predictable, there's no denying the inherent fun in watching a Stranger Things-esque time capsule tackle the genre's most hallmarked tropes with fresh eyes and a solid cast, including Billie Lourd, Leslie Grossman, and Zach Villa.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Time capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20capsule. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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