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Recent Examples of collector's item
The collector's item includes stories about how the couple has impacted small businesses, nonprofits, clothing shops and the community leaders in Kansas City.
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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
The British marque has also squeezed out a bit more performance from the beloved 1,200 cc Bonneville powertrain, shed some weight, and added a bit of new riding tech – making this more than just a pretty collector's item.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
The collector's item chronicles Swift's wildly successful concert tour, which concludes in December and which last year became the first music tour to gross over $1 billion.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
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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
The British marque has also squeezed out a bit more performance from the beloved 1,200 cc Bonneville powertrain, shed some weight, and added a bit of new riding tech – making this more than just a pretty collector's item.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
The collector's item chronicles Swift's wildly successful concert tour, which concludes in December and which last year became the first music tour to gross over $1 billion.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
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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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One versatile, wear-with-anything sneaker means more space in your bag for outfits and souvenirs.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The compact pouch unfolds into a surprisingly roomy tote that can handle everything from leftovers and wet ponchos to last-minute Disney souvenirs on the way back to your resort.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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