as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
Several heirloom apple trees embellish the landscape.
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Acre’s 25-acre farm grows everything from guava and figs to heirloom tomatoes, chiles, and herbs—ingredients that shape the menu across the main restaurant, the bar, and even Fausto’s, the resort’s casual ramen-meets-breakfast spot near the entrance.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Look for hybrid and heirloom seeds for more color variety in carrots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Pro tip: The farm also has fresh asparagus and heirloom leaf lettuce available through early May.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Acre’s 25-acre farm grows everything from guava and figs to heirloom tomatoes, chiles, and herbs—ingredients that shape the menu across the main restaurant, the bar, and even Fausto’s, the resort’s casual ramen-meets-breakfast spot near the entrance.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Look for hybrid and heirloom seeds for more color variety in carrots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Pro tip: The farm also has fresh asparagus and heirloom leaf lettuce available through early May.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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For Mother's Day, Tory Burch is offering two gift sets to celebrate the matriarch in your life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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