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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
Noun
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Miniature versions of the shoes offer an under-$20 collectible that looks great on your keychain or as a bag charm, while a bright backpack showcases the characters on a black background.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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And because physical gold is classified as a collectible, it may be taxed at rates that are even higher than the long-term capital gains rates that apply to stocks.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sounds like the best trip souvenir ever.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon Ben Thanh Market is Hồ Chí Minh’s biggest market – a vast maze of 1,500 stalls selling everything from still-twitching fish to electronics and souvenirs.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Collector's item.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collector%27s%20item. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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