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.
Examples of relic of the past in a Sentence
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Pennsylvania’s outdated prohibition on Sunday hunting is officially a relic of the past.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2025
Proving that the intricate and abstract quilts of Gee's Bend aren't just a relic of the past but a tradition that is living in the present and inspiring the future.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The curators’ aim was to offer an open lab, inviting viewers to explore the items displayed not as relics of the past but as elements able to spark ongoing conversations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Static systems that consume without regard for efficiency or equity are relics of the past.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
What if slowing down isn’t a relic of the past but the foundation of the future?
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, brooches offer a unique opportunity for personal expression.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Candy stripers are a relic of the past, but the same retro red-and-white wardrobe has a different appeal when seen in a bedding setting.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
With studio specialty divisions almost a relic of the past and international and independent cinema soaring on the awards stage, the arthouse mini-studio founded by Efe Cakarel is cutting a growing swathe across the film landscape.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2025
Proving that the intricate and abstract quilts of Gee's Bend aren't just a relic of the past but a tradition that is living in the present and inspiring the future.
—Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
The curators’ aim was to offer an open lab, inviting viewers to explore the items displayed not as relics of the past but as elements able to spark ongoing conversations.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025
Static systems that consume without regard for efficiency or equity are relics of the past.
—Eric Solis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
What if slowing down isn’t a relic of the past but the foundation of the future?
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Far from being a relic of the past, brooches offer a unique opportunity for personal expression.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Candy stripers are a relic of the past, but the same retro red-and-white wardrobe has a different appeal when seen in a bedding setting.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 May 2025
With studio specialty divisions almost a relic of the past and international and independent cinema soaring on the awards stage, the arthouse mini-studio founded by Efe Cakarel is cutting a growing swathe across the film landscape.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 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 4 Aug. 2025.
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