as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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While most family heirlooms are jewelry, photos, or furniture pieces, one Reddit user discovered a different type of family keepsake—a specific strain of garlic.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Brooches brought ladylike charm to the runway, transforming from heirloom pins into modern statements.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Gifts for Cancer When gifting a Cancer, Brown says a cooking subscription box, cozy blanket, or something sentimental, such as a framed photo or heirloom, makes the best gifts.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Brooches brought ladylike charm to the runway, transforming from heirloom pins into modern statements.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Best Gifts for Cancer When gifting a Cancer, Brown says a cooking subscription box, cozy blanket, or something sentimental, such as a framed photo or heirloom, makes the best gifts.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
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Well, there was a real gift from the writers as far as that monologue was concerned.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Take a look at your holiday gift wrap, gift bags, bows, and ribbons.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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