heirloom

as in gift
something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirloom It’s made with heirloom tomato leaves and has notes of black pepper and tarragon that round out the fragrance. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 My grandmother has since passed, and different desserts now fill the oversized heirloom, but her memory is still all around us. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025 With heirlooms top of mind, quality was taken seriously in a market where children’s collections often employ particleboard and polyester fabrics. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025 Austen sold family heirlooms, and Tate taught dance. Margaret Hetherman, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heirloom
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gift
Noun
  • The city has a wealth of outdoor activities and arts and cultural events, according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, including downhill skiing at the Granite Peak Ski Area, cross-country skiing, the annual Art World craft and gift festival, and more.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The Perfect Gift for Coffee Aficionados Beyond improving your own morning routine, Gaines’ vanilla sugar blend is also a thoughtful gift.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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