I heard they found an alien artifact on the moon.
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Artifact
/ˈɑːtɪfækt/
Synonyms for "artifact" (233 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (47)
Noun(26 words)
artefactaflickerancient greek textancient writing tabletantiqueantiquesarerearmletsartefactsblipblotchesblursboomerangsbroochescamashceltclassroom artifactcode of hammurabicollectableconcrete thing
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affairancient manuscriptantiqueantiquityarchaismarticlebrainchildcave paintingchildcoinagecompositionconcoctioncreationcreaturecrowning achievement
Adjective(6 words)
Strong matches (70)
Adjective(9 words)
cultural fabricationcultural propertycultural remnantexoticfrench tangiblehistoric objecthistorical american itemhistorical artifacthistorical curiosity
Noun(27 words)
cultural objectcultural resourcecuriocuriosity cabinet displaydaguerreotypesdata spikedeliverabledemijohnsdig updistort quotedistortiondukasevidently based onexhibitsfabricationfashioningfindsfossil remnantghostsglareole
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Verb(3 words)
Preposition(1 words)
from history
Related words (116)
issuejiggermanufacturemasterpiecemasterworkmaterial thingmezzolithmicrolithmintageneolithnew mintageobjectoffspringoperaopusopusculeoriginationoutcomeoutgrowthpaleolith
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Noun(52 words)
kulthummlearning artifactmade thingmaleseetmamoreman mademan-made productmaterial culture itemmodeling life processesmonastic robemuseum artifactmuseum exhibitmuseum specimenmuseum specimensnonesuchobjectobject during discussionobject to hypothesisobject to methodobjects
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odditiesolenekolimbospalimpsestsportfolio itemportfolio itemsportuguese tangívelpottery remnantprojectprotest bannersraetamrelicrelicsremnantremnantsrestoration targetritual objectroman soldier armorscrimshawssigehskreaksoftware componentsspanish espécimenspanish fabricarsplotchesstudent workteakettlesthingstoyonakitrablouswall fragmentyataghan
Adjective(11 words)
less animalmaterial formmayan artifactsnonlanguage itemoldestprehistoric objectstangible materialtangible objecttextile fragmentunspecified topicworldly item
Determiner(2 words)
most cultural artifactmost microscopic specimens
Verb(2 words)
reflect communal valuesto metalwork
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: artefact, affair, aflicker, ancient greek text, ancient manuscript.
- Sentence evidence is available for artifact, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "artifact".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "artifact"
Keep "artifact" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "artifact" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "artifact", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "artifact" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
8 entrieshistorical diarymap reproductionmetalwork piecemodel villagepottery shardstone tooltextile fragmenttimeline project
Collocations
5 entriesancient artifactarchaeological artifactartifact analysisartifact collectionmuseum artifact
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesnatural object
Translations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Polish
1 entries- artefakt noun (computing)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
A language is the foremost expression or artifact of any national culture, hence a language that isn't an expression of any particular heritage, is doomed to remain a mere universalist manifestation devoid of concrete daily usage.
Source: tatoeba (2040683)
The artifact discovered at the archaeological site should be treated with utmost care.
Source: tatoeba (5544681)
The Artifact on the show "Picard" is an abandoned Borg cube.
Source: tatoeba (9066007)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "artifact"?
Closest matches include artefact, affair, aflicker, ancient greek text, ancient manuscript.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "artifact"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.