as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
Many of their pieces are heirloom quality and bespoke, such as with this luscious diamond and emerald necklace.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Soft, velvety fabrics are intentionally degraded to add a heirloom quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The stars of the show are thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, but they’re complemented by other spoils of the season like fresh field peas, okra, and herbs.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Green-Wood families often donate heirlooms, but Richman, the historian, also buys pieces on eBay.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Soft, velvety fabrics are intentionally degraded to add a heirloom quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 May 2025
The stars of the show are thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, but they’re complemented by other spoils of the season like fresh field peas, okra, and herbs.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Green-Wood families often donate heirlooms, but Richman, the historian, also buys pieces on eBay.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
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Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Watching the Miracle on the Hudson landing Terry Billings received tickets as a Father’s Day gift from his son and daughter-in-law.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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