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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
Fletcher’s, in particular, has multiple rooms, antique furniture, family heirlooms, and vintage children’s books.
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Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
A lot of families don’t have heirlooms or don’t keep records of deportations.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The British royal family's jewelry collection includes a wide range of crowns, tiaras, and brooches, amongst other heirlooms.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Dotted around the garden are memorabilia from the Spences’ time in Japan and heirlooms from Spence’s mother’s house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Both heirlooms have been in possession of the Astor family for more than 120 years—until now, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Midcentury design pieces bump up against vintage dial-up phones and heirlooms, including a tiny pair of scuffed riding boots Eng wore as a child.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Finding hope in the text Families often have centuries-old handwritten Swasthani manuscripts that are now family heirlooms.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
A lot of families don’t have heirlooms or don’t keep records of deportations.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The British royal family's jewelry collection includes a wide range of crowns, tiaras, and brooches, amongst other heirlooms.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Dotted around the garden are memorabilia from the Spences’ time in Japan and heirlooms from Spence’s mother’s house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Both heirlooms have been in possession of the Astor family for more than 120 years—until now, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Midcentury design pieces bump up against vintage dial-up phones and heirlooms, including a tiny pair of scuffed riding boots Eng wore as a child.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Finding hope in the text Families often have centuries-old handwritten Swasthani manuscripts that are now family heirlooms.
—Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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Paula makes sure that their hall table is set with the preposterous gifts — exotic fruits, rare cuts of meat — that Agnes has received from potential suitors.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can gaze upon the icon of the Virgin Mary, which sits surrounded by gifts from those who come to pray.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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