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What is another word for reliques?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪlˈiːks] (IPA)

Reliques are items of historical or cultural significance that have been preserved over time. These objects can range from ancient artifacts to religious relics, and often hold a great deal of meaning for those who preserve them. Synonyms for relics include artifacts, antiques, treasures, heirlooms, mementos, souvenirs, and keepsakes. Each of these words captures a slightly different dimension of the concept of reliques. Artifacts and antiques indicate objects that are old and valuable, while treasures connote items of great worth and significance. Heirlooms and mementos are specific to family history, while souvenirs and keepsakes are more general terms for objects that hold personal or sentimental value.
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  • What needs my Shakespeare for his honored bones The labors of an age in piled stones? Or that his hallowed reliques should be hid Under a starre-y-pointing pyramid? Dear son of Memory, great heir of fame, What need'st thou such weak witness of thy name? Thou in our wonder and astonishment Hath built thyself a livelong monument.
    William Shakespeare

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