Synonyms of heirlooms

heirlooms

noun

plural of heirloom

as in gifts

something that is or may be inherited

Her watch is a family heirloom.

Related Words

• gifts
• offerings
• presents
• legacies
• inheritances
• bequests
• bestowals
• heritages
• patrimonies
• birthrights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heirlooms

After at least 20 heists in Florida, a trio suspected of stealing family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries is now in custody. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Some heirlooms are quite soft when fully ripe, while modern hybrids are firmer. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

And often, the items contributing to clutter around the house are too treasured to part with (especially as Southerners who hold onto our heirlooms). — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Family Heirlooms Family heirlooms like wedding keepsakes, fine china, and artwork are some of the most difficult items to part ways with. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Madison Holler, the artist behind Rubinski Works, weaves her Dutch, Scandinavian, and Anishinaabe heritage into one-of-a-kind modern heirlooms—storytelling as wearable art. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026

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