as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
Another key difference: heirloom seeds produce plants true to the parent, while hybrid seeds do not.
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished heirloom piano.
—The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some recent menu highlights include: tuna crudo with mango and avocado, rib-eye tacos with pickled onions, an heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and basil and miso fish with black rice and bok choi.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Cubitt-Shand tiara was loaned to Camilla by her grandmother, Sonia Keppel Cubitt, and has become a treasured family heirloom of the queen, per Tatler.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished heirloom piano.
—The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Some recent menu highlights include: tuna crudo with mango and avocado, rib-eye tacos with pickled onions, an heirloom tomato salad with goat cheese and basil and miso fish with black rice and bok choi.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The Cubitt-Shand tiara was loaned to Camilla by her grandmother, Sonia Keppel Cubitt, and has become a treasured family heirloom of the queen, per Tatler.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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