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

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of the existing software base, including current SaaS platforms, are unlikely to deliver the benefits of the AI-native tools and will thus become relics of the past. —John Arsneault, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Was the show canceled because late night TV is a relic of the past? —Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 July 2025

Pennsylvania’s outdated prohibition on Sunday hunting is officially a relic of the past. —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

Rhymes for relic of the past

• aghast
• amassed
• biassed
• broadcast
• bypassed
• downcast
• forecast
• foremast
• harassed
• holdfast
• mainmast
• newscast