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Recent Examples of museum piece
In that gesture lies the essence of the book’s ambition: not a museum piece, but a renewal.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
In the book, one thing that is noticeable pretty quickly is that these are not museum pieces protected behind glass.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
In the book, one thing that is noticeable pretty quickly is that these are not museum pieces protected behind glass.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum piece
Noun
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People, places, images and artifacts can be used to prompt activation.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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According to Zhang, if the movement represents a real physical displacement rather than a sensor malfunction or imaging artifact, its performance would be extraordinary.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
Noun
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On the other side are artisans selling their wares and a number of tables piled with antiques and vintage items.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, there's The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, a relic kept intact since 1756 with seafood dishes that match its coastal atmosphere.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Other public recognitions and relics of Kahanamoku’s story exist around Orange County.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum%20piece. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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