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as in relics
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke
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as in footsteps
the mark or impression made by a foot
the fossilized vestige of a dinosaur that traversed that muddy landscape millions of years ago
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Recent Examples of vestiges
In a follow-up exam conducted six years after the infection, vestiges of the virus’s RNA were found in the man’s semen.
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Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Continue your exploration of ancient Mexican vestiges by visiting Tulum.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As in that case, many of Silver Court’s residents are about to lose one of the few vestiges of stable, deeply affordable housing in Miami-Dade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon first glance, the room looks like a typical parlor of its era, clinging to the vestiges of late Victorian décor that were quickly fading from fashion.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the war ended in the 1990s, vestiges remained of the racial and ethnic conflict.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Now, plans are finally underway to remove the rotting vestiges of the structure.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the economy was still rebounding strongly from COVID, with the vestiges of a big fiscal stimulus at its back.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The Bruins, though, have found success as a Big Ten giant, with the vestiges of the old conference united in the most unlikely way.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
Continue your exploration of ancient Mexican vestiges by visiting Tulum.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
As in that case, many of Silver Court’s residents are about to lose one of the few vestiges of stable, deeply affordable housing in Miami-Dade.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Upon first glance, the room looks like a typical parlor of its era, clinging to the vestiges of late Victorian décor that were quickly fading from fashion.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
Though the war ended in the 1990s, vestiges remained of the racial and ethnic conflict.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Now, plans are finally underway to remove the rotting vestiges of the structure.
—Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2022, the economy was still rebounding strongly from COVID, with the vestiges of a big fiscal stimulus at its back.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
The Bruins, though, have found success as a Big Ten giant, with the vestiges of the old conference united in the most unlikely way.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestiges
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Legend has it that these relics are the remains of martyrs from the early days of Christianity in Rome that were discovered in the 16th century in unmarked graves in the city's catacombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Jordan, who uses he/they pronouns, has followed in his mom’s footsteps and pursued a career in the arts.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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As a result, traces of Denisovan DNA live on in some humans today — something interbreeding geneticists call admixture.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Crucially, the entire supply chain traces back to quartz — essentially sand — with no dependency on China.—
Gene Berdichevsky,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Why This Market Evolution Matters In practical terms, biomanufacturing can reduce dependency on volatile crop yields, seasonal constraints and the capital expenditures associated with large cultivation footprints.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Roofing and storm damage Charlotte is exposed to severe thunderstorms, hail and occasional remnants from hurricanes that push inland from the coast.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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However, remnants of dozens of systems that fell apart have caused flooding and other issues in California and the Southwest, while passing storms affect Hawaii.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Vestiges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestiges. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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