Another example is around an attribution, like so: <small><a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.

0/">Creative Commons Attribution Share-alike license</a></small> text does not need to be smaller than surrounding text. If you just want smaller text, use CSS instead. Use only on inline content. Finally, doesnt affect the semantics of or .

The <hr> element

The hr element represents a paragraph-level thematic break.

The <s> element, together with <del> and <ins>

The <s> element was initially obsolete in HTML5, but has made a comparatively recent return to the spec as semantic use cases have come forward. The definition for <s> is succinct.

The s element represents contents that are no longer accurate or no longer relevant. HTML Living Standard, WHATWG (10) Initially
this role was to be covered by the <del> element, which is defined as

The del element represents a removal from the document. del elements should not cross implied paragraph boundaries. HTML Living Standard, WHATWG (11)
However, the semantics are slightly different. <s> is for content that was accurate or relevant, but is not anymore, and is being left to provide context. <del> is for content that (for whatever reason) has been marked as deleted from the document as part of a document edit, is not required to provide context, and may not even be displayed or communicated to the reader. Examples of <s> include an obsolete price or sold out event listing. <ol> <!-- between April 7th and May 1st --> <li><s>Early bird (ends Apr 6): $799</s></li> <li>Middle bird (Apr 7~May 1): $899</li> <li>Late bird (May 2~May 23): $999</li> </ol>