as in clocks
a device to measure time
the only timepiece she used at the cabin was a garden sundial
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Recent Examples of timepieces
His comment underscored the wide variety of timepieces, and timepiece lovers, at Rolliefest.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Rolex, another major Swiss company and maker of luxury timepieces, has also made efforts to improve Swiss-American relations.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Alba and Moore wear Museum Bangle timepieces, a modem take on a refined style rooted in Movado’s history.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Some players—like Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina—wore high-dollar timepieces while playing their matches but a majority of players slipped them on after for post-game interviews, press conferences and strategic wrist close-ups.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs quarterback has signed on as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Hublot, known for its avante garde luxury timepieces.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Its elegant fixtures, precious timepieces, and bespoke surfaces convey its multi-million-dollar value.
—Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
This affordable option for storing your favorite timepieces includes removable watch pillows for keeping all your watches tucked away and in tip-top shape.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Luxury Watches The luxury watch market has grown significantly, with certain timepieces from certain brands gaining cult-like followings and considerable resale value.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Rolex, another major Swiss company and maker of luxury timepieces, has also made efforts to improve Swiss-American relations.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Alba and Moore wear Museum Bangle timepieces, a modem take on a refined style rooted in Movado’s history.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Some players—like Alexander Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Jessica Pegula and Elina Svitolina—wore high-dollar timepieces while playing their matches but a majority of players slipped them on after for post-game interviews, press conferences and strategic wrist close-ups.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs quarterback has signed on as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Hublot, known for its avante garde luxury timepieces.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Its elegant fixtures, precious timepieces, and bespoke surfaces convey its multi-million-dollar value.
—Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
This affordable option for storing your favorite timepieces includes removable watch pillows for keeping all your watches tucked away and in tip-top shape.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Luxury Watches The luxury watch market has grown significantly, with certain timepieces from certain brands gaining cult-like followings and considerable resale value.
—Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timepieces
clocks
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Heavily inebriated and with several different drugs racing through his system, 19-year-old Jacob storms into the confrontation and clocks an unknown man hard, sending him to the ground.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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News networks marked the moment with post-midnight ET special reports, with CNN and MSNBC featuring countdown clocks before switching their chyron banner headlines.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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