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
Pharrell has rocked many Richard Mille timepieces, including an RM UP-01 Ferrari and an RM 74-02.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
That was evident at Sunday’s Golden Globes, where A-list actors acquitted themselves well in the art of ensuring their status timepieces were easily seen beyond the end of their shirt and jacket cuffs.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
After all, personal timepieces are hardly a new invention.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
That’s an important distinction in the rarified world of high-end timepieces, which are sometimes unavailable or on long backorder, in part because of considerable and sustained demand, according to Reuters.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
The MadaLuxe Group’s primary business continues as a distributor of luxury fashion and lifestyle brands spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, accessories, timepieces and home categories.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
The watch’s success heralded a pivot towards timepieces centered on major historical figures and events.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
That was evident at Sunday’s Golden Globes, where A-list actors acquitted themselves well in the art of ensuring their status timepieces were easily seen beyond the end of their shirt and jacket cuffs.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
After all, personal timepieces are hardly a new invention.
—Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
That’s an important distinction in the rarified world of high-end timepieces, which are sometimes unavailable or on long backorder, in part because of considerable and sustained demand, according to Reuters.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
The MadaLuxe Group’s primary business continues as a distributor of luxury fashion and lifestyle brands spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, accessories, timepieces and home categories.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
The watch’s success heralded a pivot towards timepieces centered on major historical figures and events.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 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
Noun
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Then with a 99-97 lead and a five-second difference between the shot and game clocks, Adelman used both of his last two timeouts on the same possession.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The flicker is the sign of two clocks out of sync.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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