heirlooms

plural of heirloom
as in gifts
something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirlooms In the back, gallon-size gourds used by Rwandans for fermenting and brewing—some hollowed out more than 80 years ago—were displayed as prized heirlooms. Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Twin Farms in Vermont hands out Stave wooden puzzles that change with the seasons, while Baccarat Hotel New York has given VIP guests crystal pieces special enough to become family heirlooms. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The result feels less like a collection and more like heirlooms, each element contributing to a layered sense of place. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 From temperature to packing materials, learn which antique storage mistakes to avoid to keep your heirlooms in great condition. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 Inside, generations of history echoed in century-old, patterned tiles and heavy, dark-wood Victorian heirlooms that anchored each room. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Memorabilia Southerners love our momentos and heirlooms—sometimes to the point where our homes are overflowing with them. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 While hosting Breitling’s celebration of the return of the Chronomat in New York, Butler reflects on family heirlooms, the Knicks’ playoff run, Matthew McConaughey’s wisdom, and finally making it to a bachelor party. Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
  • Here are the 10 wildest gifts musicians have given their fans and concertgoers.
    Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Among the other gifts offered by businesses in the strip mall are temporary hair color spray from Joan Barry Hair Designers, celebrating 25 years in business, and sidewalk chalking from 40-year-old mall business Love’s Yogurt.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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