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relic Antonyms

Opposite of relic

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• noun (Context 1)

An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical, cultural, or sentimental interest.

Usage Example

"The museum houses a fascinating collection of relics from the Roman Empire."

Strong
novelty
innovation

• noun (Context 2)

A surviving trace of a past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief.

Usage Example

"The archaic law was widely considered a harbinger of a less enlightened era."

Strong
harbinger
Weak
trend

Similar words to relic

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to relic vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

vestige
artifact
remnant
trace
antique
heirloom
echo
keepsake
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• Nearby Words

relaxing
relay
release
relic
relish
rely
remain

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Relic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/relic
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