as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
Multiple varieties of sweet peas, many of them heirlooms, are available to order from the site.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
The seasonal dinner series highlights the heirloom produce grown on-site and local ingredients native to the Hudson Valley.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Skyr contains heirloom skyr cultures, such as Streptococcus thermophilus islandicus, as well as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
According to investigators, the revolver was a family heirloom, and Holly did not have regular access to the safe.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
The seasonal dinner series highlights the heirloom produce grown on-site and local ingredients native to the Hudson Valley.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Skyr contains heirloom skyr cultures, such as Streptococcus thermophilus islandicus, as well as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
According to investigators, the revolver was a family heirloom, and Holly did not have regular access to the safe.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
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There is a lot of cleansing, mentally and physically, preparing floral arrangements for home and gifts.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The day usually involves special morning prayers, charity, special meals, family visits, gifts and more.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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