Examples of relic in a Sentence
a crude stone ax and other relics of the Neanderthals
in my grandparents' attic are many “groovy” relics from the 1960s
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Today, Raptor Ranch offers up-close bird flight demonstrations, falconry classes and conservation education while preserving fan-favorite Bedrock City relics.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
One shine survived the era, and although its origins are unclear, the relic ultimately arrived at Germany’s Ethnological Museum of the National Museums in 1932.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
The coming months will be crucial in determining whether these brands can sustain their growth or become relics of a bygone trend of cheap, disposable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
But don’t let the history fool you—this is no dusty relic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
One shine survived the era, and although its origins are unclear, the relic ultimately arrived at Germany’s Ethnological Museum of the National Museums in 1932.
—Andrew Paul Jul 24, Popular Science, 24 July 2025
The coming months will be crucial in determining whether these brands can sustain their growth or become relics of a bygone trend of cheap, disposable goods.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
But don’t let the history fool you—this is no dusty relic.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for relic
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“Relic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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relic
noun
rel·ic
ˈrel-ik 
1
: an object treated with great respect because of its connection with a saint or martyr
2
: something left behind after decay or disappearance
relics of ancient cities
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