collector's items

noun

plural of collector's item
as in conversation pieces

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  1. souvenirs
  2. ornaments
Noun
  • Beware of the stalls selling fake leather or souvenirs made in China.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Businesses are responding by creating immersive environments and communities, turning products into souvenirs of belonging rather than primary purchases.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of souvenirs
Noun
  • Saleh sometimes leads painting workshops where participants can decorate items like ornaments and lampshades.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • For the past decade, Heidi Vermilyea has been in charge of the parade souvenirs, selling hats, t-shirts, and Christmas tree ornaments out of a blue trailer.
    — Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026
Definition of ornaments
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“Collector's items.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector%27s%20items. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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