relic
noun
a surviving memorial of something past.
relics
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pluralof relic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The red and white Victorian farmhouse had belonged to their friend, the late Steve Baker, who served as the city’s longtime historian and had packed the property with thousands of antique relics over his lifetime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Holy relics employed in the proceedings line one wall, another features a one-way mirror that allows family members and novice exorcists to observe.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
The most important scene in the tapestry, according to Dr Musgrove, shows Harold reaching both arms out to touch two boxes of holy relics while making an oath.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Technology has swept away ancillary cinematic relics like the hotel wake-up call.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
But I also know I can’t risk ruining my escape if Voxy gets cold feet and tells Nyla I took one of the relics.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
