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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
Finding hope in the text Families often have centuries-old handwritten Swasthani manuscripts that are now family heirlooms.
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Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Explore the recipes, ranging from BA classics to cherished family heirlooms, below.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Fighting for the Good McNair’s home is stuffed with family heirlooms, with images of Black life captured by her father, a photographer and later a state legislator and county commissioner.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Some may prioritize speed, while others want reassurance that valuable heirlooms or delicate items will be handled carefully.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Treat wedding shoes like occasion wear, not heirlooms, Spektor says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Some gardeners prefer to purchase tomato seedlings for convenience, while some like to save seeds from their favorite heirlooms and grow them in a greenhouse or indoor setting in spring.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Inheriting boxes—or even houses—full of family heirlooms can feel like a clutter-inducing burden.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Explore the recipes, ranging from BA classics to cherished family heirlooms, below.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Fighting for the Good McNair’s home is stuffed with family heirlooms, with images of Black life captured by her father, a photographer and later a state legislator and county commissioner.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Some may prioritize speed, while others want reassurance that valuable heirlooms or delicate items will be handled carefully.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Treat wedding shoes like occasion wear, not heirlooms, Spektor says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Some gardeners prefer to purchase tomato seedlings for convenience, while some like to save seeds from their favorite heirlooms and grow them in a greenhouse or indoor setting in spring.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Inheriting boxes—or even houses—full of family heirlooms can feel like a clutter-inducing burden.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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Yakemchuk’s offensive gifts, his puck movement, his shot and his skating have had Senators fans salivating for his arrival for some time now.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Though candy is the top choice of survey respondents, consumers will spend more on food and gifts, in line with family and friends observing Easter in traditional ways.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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