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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
Advertisement There are other vestiges of Tim’s childhood as a missionary kid.
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Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Using her restoration glasses, Sarah can see the vestiges of Dinah’s red blanket in the photo.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Still, Boston keeps vestiges of its life under a monarchy.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Crafted nearly a century ago, the home is filled with eye-catching vestiges of the past alongside modern upgrades.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The tracks, gun-barrel straight, are some of the only working vestiges of the Cape-to-Cairo railway, the 19th century British imperial boondoggle that aimed to tie the continent together from Egypt to South Africa.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, colleges nationwide are eliminating any remaining vestiges of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering multicultural centers lest the government come after them.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Many vestiges of the ship’s seafaring past remain intact, however, from a claustrophobia-inducing propeller shaft to six original lifeboats hanging from pulleys on either side of the vessel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
What's at stake is the near-term sentiment for financial markets, the longer-term path of the Fed's policy trajectory, and a not insignificant dose of trying to preserve vestiges of independence at a time when the normally sacrosanct institution is facing enormous political pressure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
Using her restoration glasses, Sarah can see the vestiges of Dinah’s red blanket in the photo.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025
Still, Boston keeps vestiges of its life under a monarchy.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Crafted nearly a century ago, the home is filled with eye-catching vestiges of the past alongside modern upgrades.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The tracks, gun-barrel straight, are some of the only working vestiges of the Cape-to-Cairo railway, the 19th century British imperial boondoggle that aimed to tie the continent together from Egypt to South Africa.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, colleges nationwide are eliminating any remaining vestiges of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shuttering multicultural centers lest the government come after them.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2025
Many vestiges of the ship’s seafaring past remain intact, however, from a claustrophobia-inducing propeller shaft to six original lifeboats hanging from pulleys on either side of the vessel.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
What's at stake is the near-term sentiment for financial markets, the longer-term path of the Fed's policy trajectory, and a not insignificant dose of trying to preserve vestiges of independence at a time when the normally sacrosanct institution is facing enormous political pressure.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vestiges
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The property has a special kind of refined, vintage charm, replete with relics like a retro annunciator panel and fun shower tiles that share facts about the city’s history in every bathroom.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the years since, the battle’s decisive tactics have been closely studied, but archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and the National Trust for Scotland recently discovered an array of physical relics from the deadly conflict.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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If Breguet, Selmoni, and Rainero led the charge in brand storytelling, a new generation of historians is following in their footsteps with fresh visibility and palpable passion.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Throughout Christy's childhood, her dad worked as a coal miner, and her brother later followed in his footsteps.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Premiering May 15 in Cannes’ ACID sidebar, the France–Palestine–Iran co-production traces Farsi’s efforts to get closer to the conflict when borders made reporting impossible, and finds a singular, resilient voice in Hassona’s daily dispatches from Gaza.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, the Avenger wreck is one focal point for scientists in a cutting-edge endeavor to understand whether traces of decades-old DNA can be preserved and detected at wreck sites.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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From screen time limits to digital footprints, these five terms give you the language to set boundaries, foster trust and keep your family safer online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Dahl, meanwhile, recommends brands undertake the Chemical Footprint Project, which calculates the total mass of chemicals of high concern used by an organization and evaluates chemical management systems against industry best practice to measure and reduce overall footprints.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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The storm that hit Alaska's west coast in mid-October was the remnants of Typhoon Halong, which picked up momentum in a warmer-than-normal Pacific Ocean.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 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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“Vestiges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vestiges. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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