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relic Synonyms

Another word for 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."

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artifact
Strong
antique
heirloom
Weak
keepsake

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

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vestige
remnant
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trace
echo

• noun (Context 3)

A part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of religious reverence.

Usage Example

"Pilgrims traveled hundreds of miles to view the sacred remains of the patron saint."

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remains

Opposites of relic

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of relic varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

novelty
harbinger
innovation
trend
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• Nearby Words

relaxing
relay
release
relic
relish
rely
remain

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