Synonyms for
Artifact
Definition
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- ancient artifact
- historical artifact
- archaeological artifact
- cultural artifact
- man-made artifact
- digital artifact
- artifact analysis
- artifact preservation
Word family
noun artifact
verb artifactualize
Usage note
An artifact is typically a man-made object, often of historical or cultural interest. It can also refer to an unintended result or feature produced by a process, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
Example sentences
- The archaeologist found an artifact from the Mayan civilization.
- The museum had a special exhibit displaying artifacts from the Renaissance period.
- The antique store owner sold a rare artifact to a collector.
- The historian studied the artifacts to learn about the culture of ancient Greece.
- The art gallery displayed modern artifacts made by local artists.
Quotes
"The difference between an artifact and a relic is that an artifact has a use." - Margaret Atwood
"An artifact is only a relic when there is no one left alive to remember it." - Dean Koontz
"The purpose of an artifact is to take us back in time." - Ken Burns