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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
Some of the most extraordinary heirlooms to try include 'Heather James', 'Moira', and 'Gertrude'.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
The house—painted bright, layered with antique glassware and family heirlooms—positions the domestic sphere as a seat of authority.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
To do so, a Smithsonian team traveled across the country and held events in which thousands of ordinary people brought in antiques and heirlooms to donate.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Teaming with Saillard for a multiday session, Swinton is to interact with red-carpet dresses, family heirlooms and items from her personal wardrobe, including her christening gown.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Antique furnishings and heirlooms from the Parker family’s time in the home give it character, yet the overall feel is fresh, welcoming, and refreshingly unfussy—a rarity among historic B&Bs.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Princess Diana’s iconic heirlooms might go to one side of the family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
The crash shattered windows, ceiling boards and decades-old heirlooms.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
The house—painted bright, layered with antique glassware and family heirlooms—positions the domestic sphere as a seat of authority.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
To do so, a Smithsonian team traveled across the country and held events in which thousands of ordinary people brought in antiques and heirlooms to donate.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Teaming with Saillard for a multiday session, Swinton is to interact with red-carpet dresses, family heirlooms and items from her personal wardrobe, including her christening gown.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
Antique furnishings and heirlooms from the Parker family’s time in the home give it character, yet the overall feel is fresh, welcoming, and refreshingly unfussy—a rarity among historic B&Bs.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The document stated that essential items include licenses, passports, Social Security cards, immigration papers, birth certificates, non-cosmetic jewelry, computers, computer drives, and family heirlooms such as photo albums, artwork and urns.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Princess Diana’s iconic heirlooms might go to one side of the family.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 24 Aug. 2025
The crash shattered windows, ceiling boards and decades-old heirlooms.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
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But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.—
Jared Brenner,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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