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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
Although seeing a historic family Bible for sale can be a little disheartening, Bartek enjoys giving these heirlooms new life.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton treats it as though every woman got multiples of their yearbook photo to hand around as headshots, and Benedict’s taking what would have been treasured personal heirlooms and just shuffling through them and tossing out anyone with the wrong hair color.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Multiple varieties of sweet peas, many of them heirlooms, are available to order from the site.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
While the design set never stopped talking about antiques and heirlooms, for the average person, those items seemed out of reach, or at least aspirational.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Except for a few family heirlooms and some small dressers from IKEA and West Elm, nearly everything in their condo is thrifted.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Bespoke kilt maker Andrea Chappell of Acme Atelier in Moray makes modern heirlooms with deadstock fabrics, using a traditional hand-stitching method now listed as an endangered craft.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Magazine, Brooklyn might jeopardize his inheritance of the family heirlooms of one-of-a-kind watches from brands like Rolex, Tudor, and Patek Philippe.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
While a statement-making Mind the Gap wallpaper featuring Hindu goddesses transforms the powder room into a vibrant tribute to Rai and her partner’s Indian heritage, displayed alongside family heirlooms.
—Linne Halpern, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Bridgerton treats it as though every woman got multiples of their yearbook photo to hand around as headshots, and Benedict’s taking what would have been treasured personal heirlooms and just shuffling through them and tossing out anyone with the wrong hair color.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
Multiple varieties of sweet peas, many of them heirlooms, are available to order from the site.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
While the design set never stopped talking about antiques and heirlooms, for the average person, those items seemed out of reach, or at least aspirational.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Except for a few family heirlooms and some small dressers from IKEA and West Elm, nearly everything in their condo is thrifted.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Bespoke kilt maker Andrea Chappell of Acme Atelier in Moray makes modern heirlooms with deadstock fabrics, using a traditional hand-stitching method now listed as an endangered craft.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Magazine, Brooklyn might jeopardize his inheritance of the family heirlooms of one-of-a-kind watches from brands like Rolex, Tudor, and Patek Philippe.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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That’s not something often said about freshman pitchers, especially at top programs, which tend to acquire live arms who need help molding their natural gifts.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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It is celebrated with special morning prayers, as well as delicious foods and gifts for one’s family or those in need.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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