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RELIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RELIC?

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Relic as a Noun
Definitions of "Relic" as a noun
Synonyms of "Relic" as a noun (13 Words)
Usage Examples of "Relic" as a noun
Associations of "Relic" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Relic” are: keepsake, souvenir, token, artefact, ancient object, antiquity, antique, heirloom, object of virtu, curio, remains, body parts, bones

Relic as a Noun

Definitions of "Relic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “relic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person or thing that has survived from an earlier time but is now outmoded.
An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical interest.
A part of a deceased holy person's body or belongings kept as an object of reverence.
Something of sentimental value.
An antiquity that has survived from the distant past.

Synonyms of "Relic" as a noun (13 Words)

ancient object	A person who lived in ancient times.
antique	Any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity. Pauline loves collecting antiques.
antiquity	The historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe. The great civilizations of antiquity.
artefact	Something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure. The curvature of the surface is an artefact* of the wide angle view.*
body parts	A collection of particulars considered as a system.
bones	A shade of white the color of bleached bones.
curio	Something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting. They had such fun over the wonderful box of curios that Jack had sent from India.
heirloom	A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations. His garden is filled with heirloom* vegetables.*
keepsake	A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it. She was wearing the medal he gave her as a keepsake.
object of virtu	The focus of cognitions or feelings.
remains	The parts left over after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed. The remains* of a sandwich lunch were on the table.*
souvenir	Something of sentimental value. The recording provides a souvenir* of a great production.*
token	A metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines. A milk token.

Usage Examples of "Relic" as a noun

The supermodel has become an embarrassing relic from the early 1990s.
A museum of railway relics.
Miracles wrought by the relics of St Stephen.

Associations of "Relic" (30 Words)

accursed	Under a curse. This accursed* country.*
altar	A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.
ancient	A person who lived in ancient times. Ancient Greece.
angelic	Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub. She looks remarkably young and angelic.
basketry	The craft of basket-making.
blessed	Roman Catholic proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration. He ll want to go and see his blessed* allotment.*
canonical	Accepted as being accurate and authoritative. The drinking of cocktails was as canonical* a rite as the mixing.*
casket	Enclose in a casket. A small brass casket* containing four black opals.*
ceramic	Of or relating to or made from a ceramic. Many of the painted ceramics are of native manufacture.
chalice	A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup.
cultural	Denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people- J.F.Kennedy. A cultural* festival.*
deity	A god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion. A deity* of ancient Greece.*
divine	Resulting from divine providence. The custom of killing the divine* king upon any serious failure of his powers.*
enshrine	Place (a revered or precious object) in an appropriate receptacle. Relics are enshrined under altars.
goblet	A drinking glass with a base and stem. A beautifully engraved crystal goblet.
hallowed	Made holy; consecrated. Jerusalem s hallowed* soil.*
hyperborean	An inhabitant of the extreme north.
keepsake	A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it. She was wearing the medal he gave her as a keepsake.
memento	An object kept as a reminder of a person or event. You can purchase a memento* of your visit.*
paraphernalia	Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. Drills saws and other paraphernalia* necessary for home improvements.*
pilgrimage	Go on a pilgrimage. Now is the thirty first year of my dark pilgrimage* on this earth.*
pottery	The area around Stoke on Trent Staffordshire where the English pottery industry is based. An extensive collection of nineteenth century pottery.
reliquary	A container for holy relics.
sacred	Religious rather than secular. A morning hour sacred* to study.*
scripture	The sacred writings of a religion other than Christianity. Passages of scripture.
souvenir	Something of sentimental value. The recording provides a souvenir* of a great production.*
token	Insignificantly small a matter of form only tokenish is informal. A tokenish gesture.
traditional	Habitually done, used, or found. Traditional Elgarians.
urn	An ornamental sculpture shaped like an urn. A weathered stone urn.
vase	A decorative container without handles, typically made of glass or china and used as an ornament or for displaying cut flowers.