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as in memento
a lingering indication of something from the past
The spelling of "trough" is an artifact of the way it was originally pronounced.
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Recent Examples of artifact
Filled with local art and artifacts, as well as a wide selection of books, the gallery-like space is a celebration of Mexico City culture.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The church grounds also contain artifacts that connect the site to earlier centuries, including a weather vane dating to 1700.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Amanita and Sotheby’s both seem to present fossils less as scientific artifacts than as aesthetic objects worthy of gallery walls and collector interest.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
So, kudos to the Museum of Science and Industry for hosting a rare recreation — only displayed once before, in New York — which also includes artifacts from the Annex.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
The church grounds also contain artifacts that connect the site to earlier centuries, including a weather vane dating to 1700.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Amanita and Sotheby’s both seem to present fossils less as scientific artifacts than as aesthetic objects worthy of gallery walls and collector interest.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
So, kudos to the Museum of Science and Industry for hosting a rare recreation — only displayed once before, in New York — which also includes artifacts from the Annex.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifact
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The single specimen was discovered with 183 fossil bone elements, hitting a 63 percent complete benchmark that places it among the most complete Tyrannosaurus rexes ever found.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Supporters of the market counter that private money often finances the excavation, preservation, and study of fossils that might otherwise remain buried indefinitely.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
28 May 2026
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While tossing old mementos into a fireplace, Long catches on fire in a wild slapstick sequence.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, chief executive Billy Hogan and fellow Anfield legends Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush conducted the post-match presentations as Salah and Robertson were each given their own ‘Champions Wall’ memento, which showcases the club’s array of silverware.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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This relic from the past sewed together the 116-foot diameter panels that covered an area of roughly 16,000 square feet.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Once considered delightfully kitschy relics of suburban Americana, porch geese are waddling their way back into the spotlight.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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According to AllRecipes, Walmart’s new beverages feature colorful packaging resembling papel picado, traditional Mexican paper banners, while flavors such as grapefruit and apple echo brands like Jarritos and Sidral Mundet.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The finish is medium-long, with lingering malt sweetness, oak, and a soft echo of spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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That trailing effect isn’t a smear on its own, but their blades also leave afterimages, duplicate smears, along their path through space.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
19 Aug. 2025
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But her teachers at the school left important afterimages.—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Red Dress Day is an annual day of remembrance that is held on May 5.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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For Johnson's family, the ceremony served as both a moment of remembrance and reflection.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Yi’s studio is filled with the remnants of her works.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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There are several Star City tourism companies that offer packages to take an excursion to Moscow or have an extended stay in this strange remnant of another age.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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“Artifact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifact. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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