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Recent Examples of collector's item
The pull tabs also provide something of value through the cut-out milkcap — a collector's item similar to the POGs craze of the 1990s and the Japanese game of Menko that originated long before it.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
After Raw His robes have become highly sought-after collector's items.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The collector's item includes stories about how the couple has impacted small businesses, nonprofits, clothing shops and the community leaders in Kansas City.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Feb. 2025
As of Thursday afternoon, the collector's item was listed as sold out on the Mattel website.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025
After Raw His robes have become highly sought-after collector's items.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The collector's item includes stories about how the couple has impacted small businesses, nonprofits, clothing shops and the community leaders in Kansas City.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Feb. 2025
As of Thursday afternoon, the collector's item was listed as sold out on the Mattel website.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collector's item
Noun
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One standout element is the sports card collection featuring athletes known for their famous mullet hairstyles — a quirky, beloved conversation piece for regulars and new visitors alike.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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Vintage screen dividers add a conversation piece while also incorporating more function.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Physical gold, for example, is typically taxed as a collectible, which means long-term capital gains can be taxed at rates of up to 28%, depending on your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Although the Dodgers generally have extensive queues to get into the building for marquee bobblehead nights, this might be their biggest, with everyone (including non-fans of the Dodgers) trying to get the exclusive collectible.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spend the afternoon on Northwest 23rd Avenue (known as Nob Hill) for boutique shopping, last-minute souvenirs and local brands.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Collector's item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector%27s%20item. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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