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 Toronto International Film Festival was also a font of high-end timepieces, with celebrities fancying up their wrists for the red carpet.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 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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But the typical American’s overdraft bill (about $118 a year as of 2014, the last time it was thoroughly studied) is far less than the average annual credit-card interest payment (which clocks in at $1,657).—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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Daylight saving time is the time between March and November when most Americans adjust their clocks ahead by one hour.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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