as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
The rise of estate sale hopping and heirloom collecting is increasing consumers’ interest in gemstone jewelry.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 31% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
This heirloom-adjacent piece in a considerable 4x6' is just $342.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The heirloom has been passed through many generations of the Spencer family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Right now, the heirloom pieces—from a signature skillet to a charming salt and pepper shaker set—are marked down on Amazon for up to 31% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
This heirloom-adjacent piece in a considerable 4x6' is just $342.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
The heirloom has been passed through many generations of the Spencer family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
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This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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