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.—
Philip Trupp
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Zircons act as geological time capsules, preserving information about their age and origin.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The photo gallery captures the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the installation of a 25-year time capsule, and a first look at the development.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The documentary serves as a nostalgic time capsule of archival footage from 30 years earlier, capturing a moment in time before the groups’ launch into stardom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
The documentary serves as a nostalgic time capsule of archival footage from 30 years earlier, capturing a moment in time before the groups’ launch into stardom.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The photo gallery captures the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the installation of a 25-year time capsule, and a first look at the development.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The documentary serves as a nostalgic time capsule of archival footage from 30 years earlier, capturing a moment in time before the groups’ launch into stardom.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
The documentary serves as a nostalgic time capsule of archival footage from 30 years earlier, capturing a moment in time before the groups’ launch into stardom.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Time capsule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20capsule. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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