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 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 In the modern age, that stature has waned—too often these instruments sit silent, heirlooms gathering dust, relics of the past without resonance in the present. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025 At family reunions, her quilts were raffled off, not just as blankets but as heirlooms, woven with memories. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025 While most family heirlooms are jewelry, photos, or furniture pieces, one Reddit user discovered a different type of family keepsake—a specific strain of garlic. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Health-care directives, heirlooms, their house deed, a festive Thai princess ring—all pristine. Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Both royals have sported the brooches before, and the pins are heirlooms in the royal collection. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 The house—painted bright, layered with antique glassware and family heirlooms—positions the domestic sphere as a seat of authority. Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Teaming with Saillard for a multiday session, Swinton is to interact with red-carpet dresses, family heirlooms and items from her personal wardrobe, including her christening gown. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
  • Bringing you gifts, whether toys or prey, shows affection and a desire to share.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Along with the launch of Neiman Marcus’ 2025 fantasy gifts curation, the retailer debuted its holiday campaign.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025

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