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 legacy of creating avant-garde timepieces lives on in the growing popularity of vintage Patek Philippe watches on gold mesh bracelets.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Precious metal timepieces saw the biggest slump, contracting by around a quarter in both metrics.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Taking place this year from May 27 until June 1 in the Venetian Expo at the Venetian Resort, these shows are the global jewelry industry’s ground zero for trend-setting new jewels and timepieces, as well as golden opportunities for education, and international networking.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Founded in 1875, AP is known for producing highly complex horological timepieces with limited production runs and notoriously long waiting lists.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The Swiss watchmaker said Monday that there's no shortage of its Royal Pop pocket watch, a collaboration with Audemars Piguet's luxury timepieces.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The watch is one of the most expensive timepieces to ever appear at the Met Gala.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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, 3 June 2026
Precious metal timepieces saw the biggest slump, contracting by around a quarter in both metrics.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Taking place this year from May 27 until June 1 in the Venetian Expo at the Venetian Resort, these shows are the global jewelry industry’s ground zero for trend-setting new jewels and timepieces, as well as golden opportunities for education, and international networking.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Founded in 1875, AP is known for producing highly complex horological timepieces with limited production runs and notoriously long waiting lists.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The Swiss watchmaker said Monday that there's no shortage of its Royal Pop pocket watch, a collaboration with Audemars Piguet's luxury timepieces.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The watch is one of the most expensive timepieces to ever appear at the Met Gala.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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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From the suitcase policy to the ban on clocks, here are all the most surprising regulations that govern the lives of reality TV's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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As the season started collapsing around the Knicks, the Garden shot clocks malfunctioned in Game 5, forcing the use of old-school clocks on the floor.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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