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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
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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
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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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