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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
Though work at the site continues during the summer months, many of the artifacts that have been unearthed are now on permanent display at the Fort Ligonier Museum.
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Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Get ready for stories that steal the spotlight, and maybe a few priceless artifacts along the way.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
To try and get around these limitations, Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe, an assistant professor of cell biology and molecular genetics at the University of Maryland, and his colleagues at the project analyzed several samples taken from various artifacts.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
The deposit about 300 miles southeast of Johannesburg is famous for its Stone Age artifacts, including evidence of fire-making.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Derose, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Get ready for stories that steal the spotlight, and maybe a few priceless artifacts along the way.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
To try and get around these limitations, Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe, an assistant professor of cell biology and molecular genetics at the University of Maryland, and his colleagues at the project analyzed several samples taken from various artifacts.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Jan. 2026
The deposit about 300 miles southeast of Johannesburg is famous for its Stone Age artifacts, including evidence of fire-making.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for artifact
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Populists, protectionists, fossil-fuel lobbies, to name a few.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mongolia has spent years fighting for the return of dinosaur fossils from around the globe.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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Specializing in full-color tattoos, Ibarra transforms beachfront inspiration into lasting mementos.—
Jessica Vadillo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some customers even left with mementos, taking the numbers off of their favorite tables.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Jan. 2026
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The seat belt buckle reminder now comes standard for back seats as well.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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This tragedy occurred a short distance from where George Floyd was unjustly killed — another painful reminder that injustice, excessive force and unequal accountability continue to plague our nation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe ‘Bazball’ can learn a thing or two from this old-fashioned bowling relic.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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In an era when attentive service often feels like a relic — perhaps another quiet casualty of the pandemic — this kind of efficiency now registers as something close to remarkable.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Fischer especially recommends making sound-softening updates in rooms with higher ceilings, open layouts, and hardwood flooring, all of which can amplify echo and reverb.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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At its softest, Le Bon’s sedate echo-chamber fare threatens to vaporize and disappear.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 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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In keeping with tradition, Princess Kate and Prince George wore dark ensembles accented with red poppy pins — the enduring symbol of remembrance.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Flags in Minnesota will fly at half staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Farmington police officer Pete Zajac.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
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Recently, archaeologists found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The transition will occur around December 1, with the main remnant of the PENN partnership being the linear betting show, ESPN BET Live.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Artifact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/artifact. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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