relics

plural of relic
as in corpse
a dead body though it is believed that missionary died in New Guinea, his relics have never been found

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  • They’ve been reduced to a pile of corpses, even young Constance.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Durand’s stage presence is undeniable, even as a corpse spending half the show in an upright open coffin.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Relics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relics. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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