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something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirlooms
If someone was caught, and murdered, scraps of their body were circulated as souvenirs and passed down through generations of white families as heirlooms.
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Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Although seeing a historic family Bible for sale can be a little disheartening, Bartek enjoys giving these heirlooms new life.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Large heirlooms, such as 'Cherokee Purple' and 'Black Krim', are more prone to catfacing on the first fruits of the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The company creates modern heirlooms inspired by travel, tradition and memory.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Inside, vintage Jet magazine covers, family heirlooms, and historic photographs create an intimate space where food, memory, and community come together.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
They’re called heirlooms because their seeds predate the grim march of industrial hybridization.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
These tables are essentially passed down like heirlooms, which is why a meal at Rao’s is one of the hardest dinners to book in America.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Ellis used a firearm to threaten victims and steal jewelry and other belongings, including family heirlooms and wedding rings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Although seeing a historic family Bible for sale can be a little disheartening, Bartek enjoys giving these heirlooms new life.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Large heirlooms, such as 'Cherokee Purple' and 'Black Krim', are more prone to catfacing on the first fruits of the season.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The company creates modern heirlooms inspired by travel, tradition and memory.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Inside, vintage Jet magazine covers, family heirlooms, and historic photographs create an intimate space where food, memory, and community come together.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
They’re called heirlooms because their seeds predate the grim march of industrial hybridization.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
These tables are essentially passed down like heirlooms, which is why a meal at Rao’s is one of the hardest dinners to book in America.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Ellis used a firearm to threaten victims and steal jewelry and other belongings, including family heirlooms and wedding rings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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Vaccination is one of the greatest gifts humanity has ever given itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The declaration, in honor of the billionaire philanthropist whose gifts boosted arts, science, education and cultural causes and more across Los Angeles for decades, marks a collaboration between the County of Los Angeles and the cities of Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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