Examples of 'relic' in a sentence

Meaning of "relic"

The noun 'relic' refers to an object, custom, or tradition that has survived from an earlier time and has historical or sentimental value
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  • That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
  • Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
  • A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
  • To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

How to use "relic" in a sentence

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That relic in there is looking for redemption.
We need to find that relic as a matter of urgency.
The relic needs to be more closely connected.
The veto is a relic of the cold war.
The relic was recently put in a new reliquiary.
That motion is a relic of the big bang.
The relic remained sealed in the ice.
You are carrying a relic that you believe.
The relic can still be viewed here.
These exceptions are a relic of historical kana usage.
You stay here with the relic.
An ancient relic my father found in the desert.
And you want us to seize the relic.
The original relic was destroyed in the fire.
Only a heathen would steal a holy relic.

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You have a relic from the tomb.
This parcel contains a priceless holy relic.
You are a relic of a past that never existed.
The iron curtain is a relic of the past.
A living relic of civilizations long since forgotten.
The only childhood relic he can stomach.
An old relic teaching by rote to unhearing ears.
I believe the sister relic has been found.
Oldest relic gets two extra points.
You clearly value this relic of yours.
Wish this relic had a tape player.
They can not do without a relic either.
I feel like a relic from another time.
We can not risk to recovery of the relic.
It is thought to be a relic of early rice cultivation rituals.
You are not worthy to carry the relic.
This may be a relic of past dialectal differences.
But quotas are definitely a relic of the past.
The third relic was from a famous monk.
Textiles are not a mere relic of the past.
This castle relic was a symbol of their love.
You do not even have the relic.
You are a relic and we want you out.
You think he hid the relic there.
This is a relic of the nearly forgotten past.
You sent him to steal a holy relic.
He said it was a relic from the old island.
You can see that this is a relic.
A living relic of everything that was unacceptable.
I am surprised that such a relic is still afloat.
Perhaps we should concentrate on finding the relic.
They are crazy for a relic of the woman.
I spent millions looking for that relic.
I will smash that relic on your head.
Each chapel is dedicated to a particular saint or relic.

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