museum pieces

Definition of museum piecesnext
plural of museum piece
as in artifacts
something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece

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Recent Examples of museum pieces Those five Grand Sport examples, including a famous winner at Sebring International Raceway, are now seven-figure museum pieces. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum pieces
Noun
  • The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Ask for a tour, or just linger long enough around these relics, and a staffer will likely share legendary stories of these halls.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • While some dams serve critical purposes, protection from flooding and supplying drinking water, along the 80-mile-long Charles River, Kumpf says nearly 20 dams are simply relics of the region's industrial past.
    Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Court documents report items taken from the woman’s home included appliances and antiques valued at more than $5,500.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Museum pieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum%20pieces. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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