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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However, by the 21st century, pillboxes were regarded as relics of the past with very little relevance in an age where air supremacy, lightning movement, maneuverability, and sudden strikes were the norm.
—
David Szondy
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Even the cash register is a relic of the past with its big push buttons and wooden drawer.
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Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Like sparks igniting, the result is a piece that feels alive with energy rather than a dowdy relic of the past.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Councilmember Eric Bunch, who represents the 4th District and supported the ordinance change, told The Star that the parking minimum policy is a relic of the past that is no longer viable for a growing city.
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Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Amid a boon in futuristic technology, a relic of the past and one of the most famous androids to appear on the big screen has resulted in a whopping sale at Propstore’s spring entertainment memorabilia live auction.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
The task before us is to reopen them — and to make sure that a shot at the middle class doesn’t become a relic of the past.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
With a blistering 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms (VRB) response time, screen tearing and ghosting become relics of the past.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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David Szondy
june 23,
New Atlas,
23 June 2026
Even the cash register is a relic of the past with its big push buttons and wooden drawer.
—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Like sparks igniting, the result is a piece that feels alive with energy rather than a dowdy relic of the past.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Councilmember Eric Bunch, who represents the 4th District and supported the ordinance change, told The Star that the parking minimum policy is a relic of the past that is no longer viable for a growing city.
—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Amid a boon in futuristic technology, a relic of the past and one of the most famous androids to appear on the big screen has resulted in a whopping sale at Propstore’s spring entertainment memorabilia live auction.
—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
The task before us is to reopen them — and to make sure that a shot at the middle class doesn’t become a relic of the past.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
With a blistering 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms (VRB) response time, screen tearing and ghosting become relics of the past.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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,
28 Feb. 2026
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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