
Remnant
Diminished Presence
Use 'remnant' to emphasize a significant reduction of something that was once greater.
The castle was now just a remnant of its former majesty.
Often Physical
While it can be abstract, 'remnant' usually describes something tangible you can observe.
Tiny remnants of the meteor were found scattered across the field.
Positive or Negative
'Remnant' is neutral; context determines if it's positive (survival) or negative (decay).
After the party, only remnants of the delicious cake were left. Compare with
FragmentLeftoverRelicRemainderResidueScrapSurvivorTraceVestige
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