surviving remnant

Frequency: 5.51.1 per million words

Highlights that this part has managed to continue existing, often after a destructive event.

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Examples (10)

  • The ancient forest is a surviving remnant of a bygone era.
  • After the fire, only a surviving remnant of the original structure remained.
  • These traditions are a surviving remnant of their rich cultural history.
  • The small community is a surviving remnant of a once thriving civilization.
  • We studied the surviving remnants of the shipwreck on the seabed.
  • Despite modernization, this old factory stands as a surviving remnant of industrial heritage.
  • Archaeologists discovered a surviving remnant of an ancient wall.
  • The language is a surviving remnant of a larger linguistic family.
  • He felt like a surviving remnant from a different time, struggling to adapt.
  • These unique plants are a surviving remnant of prehistoric flora.