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
The watch is one of the most expensive timepieces to ever appear at the Met Gala.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Focusing on the brand’s heritage and contemporary wearability, the new hued timepieces put yet another twist on the signature watch.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The collection marks the first time that timepieces have been introduced as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Licensed Products program.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Some maisons, such as De Bethune, Richard Mille, Greubel Forsey, and Urwerk, chose to skip the world’s largest watch fair, quietly revealing new timepieces away from the horological hoopla.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, Richard Sears bought the timepieces, marked them up a few dollars and sold them to agents down the railroad line for less than retail stores' prices.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fry also owns a number of timepieces originally designed for women.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Focusing on the brand’s heritage and contemporary wearability, the new hued timepieces put yet another twist on the signature watch.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
The collection marks the first time that timepieces have been introduced as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Licensed Products program.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Some maisons, such as De Bethune, Richard Mille, Greubel Forsey, and Urwerk, chose to skip the world’s largest watch fair, quietly revealing new timepieces away from the horological hoopla.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead, Richard Sears bought the timepieces, marked them up a few dollars and sold them to agents down the railroad line for less than retail stores' prices.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Fry also owns a number of timepieces originally designed for women.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 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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The movie clocks in at 97 minutes and was reportedly shot in 2023, and it’s currently being dumped into theaters by Black Bear after Lionsgate decided not to release it last year, so maybe all the interesting stuff was cut along the way.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Last night in the pic’s second go-round (this time at Cannes Classics), the Pan’s standing ovation was around five minutes per Deadline’s clocks — a length that most competition films are lucky to land.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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