as in gifts
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirlooms
Blanga, who previously worked in communications, and Capitani, an influencer and creative consultant, launched Eéra in 2019 out of their desire to modernize jewelry and create bold, contemporary heirlooms crafted from precious materials.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Regardless, this current fleet of modern heirlooms is sure to gleam on the water long after more tenuous trends have faded.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
There are also family heirlooms on display, such as a letterman sweater belonging to Wong's father— after whom, together with his mother Agnes, the restaurant is named.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Austen sold family heirlooms, and Tate taught dance.
—Margaret Hetherman, NBC news, 19 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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Regardless, this current fleet of modern heirlooms is sure to gleam on the water long after more tenuous trends have faded.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
There are also family heirlooms on display, such as a letterman sweater belonging to Wong's father— after whom, together with his mother Agnes, the restaurant is named.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
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
Austen sold family heirlooms, and Tate taught dance.
—Margaret Hetherman, NBC news, 19 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But that year of experience was vital for Robinson to understand how to use his athletic gifts to attack defenses and how playing with pace is more than just trying to fly by your matchup every trip down the court.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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