relic of the past
noun phrase
: something no longer used or considered modern
Typewriters are a relic of the past.
I'm looking forward to the day when that kind of thinking will be a relic of the past.
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Having reached its peak in the late 2000s during the indie sleaze movement, that edgy skull-print scarf was worn by all the It girls at the time—from Lindsay Lohan to Mary-Kate Olsen—and is now considered a designer relic of the past.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
For a final touch of history, head downstairs to the hotel’s spa, set inside the former bank vault, where the original three-ton door remains an impressive relic of the past.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Vertical Blinds Vertical blinds are a relic of the past and will make your home seen uninspired or like a temporary rental.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Leaders who embrace change shape the future; those who resist it become relics of the past.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Internal combustion is no desiccated relic of the past but a living, developing technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2018
Her intention, if not exclusively, is to remind us that this Gascon spirit is not just a relic of the past, but an essential part of a contemporary gastronomic experience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
To some, silent films may seem like a relic of the past.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, storytelling is a strategic asset for leaders seeking to inspire imagination, encourage risk-taking, and build an innovative environment.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
For a final touch of history, head downstairs to the hotel’s spa, set inside the former bank vault, where the original three-ton door remains an impressive relic of the past.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Vertical Blinds Vertical blinds are a relic of the past and will make your home seen uninspired or like a temporary rental.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
Leaders who embrace change shape the future; those who resist it become relics of the past.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Internal combustion is no desiccated relic of the past but a living, developing technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2018
Her intention, if not exclusively, is to remind us that this Gascon spirit is not just a relic of the past, but an essential part of a contemporary gastronomic experience.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
To some, silent films may seem like a relic of the past.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, storytelling is a strategic asset for leaders seeking to inspire imagination, encourage risk-taking, and build an innovative environment.
—Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Relic of the past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relic%20of%20the%20past. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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