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relic Synonyms

Another word for relic

Choosing another word for relic depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

Strongest
artifact
antiquity
Strong
antique
heirloom
remnant
keepsake
memento
Weak
souvenir

• 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."

Strongest
vestige
holdover
remnant
Strong
throwback
anachronism
trace
survival

• 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 hallow of the patron saint."

Strong
hallow

Opposites of relic

The opposite of relic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

innovation
novelty
See all opposites of relic

• Nearby Words

reliably
reliance
reliant
relic
relief
relievable
relieve

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Relic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/relic
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