as in clock
a device to measure time
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Recent Examples of timepiece
But as a portion of every sale supports mental health charities, thankfully, there’s more to Split than just good-looking timepieces.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 31 Jan. 2026
The quarterback, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout his career, shared a photo of the head-turning timepiece on his Instagram Stories, along with a quippy caption to align with the high-stakes sporting event.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, high-end watch fans can discover sought-after VC timepieces like the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin or the sportier Overseas Self-Winding—both of which enjoyed new releases that coincided with the Palm Beach opening.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of hours or went into perfecting the entirely mechanical timepiece, and the worker admitted that working on something so pricey can be nerve wracking.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 31 Jan. 2026
The quarterback, who won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and a seventh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout his career, shared a photo of the head-turning timepiece on his Instagram Stories, along with a quippy caption to align with the high-stakes sporting event.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Here, high-end watch fans can discover sought-after VC timepieces like the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin or the sportier Overseas Self-Winding—both of which enjoyed new releases that coincided with the Palm Beach opening.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of hours or went into perfecting the entirely mechanical timepiece, and the worker admitted that working on something so pricey can be nerve wracking.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timepiece
clock
Noun
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Most digital clocks on smartphones, TV, computers, may change on their own, requiring no extra help.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gravity arises from the warping of space, and an impact on time can be detected with precise enough clocks.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Timepiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepiece. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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