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
Omega opened to a packed house with clients already buying up timepieces the opening night.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The luxury-watch manufacturer launched its Watchmaking Training Center in 2023, and in the years since has trained dozens in the art of making timepieces.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Established in 2017 out of Los Angeles, NODUS seeks to produce highly functional and durable timepieces.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 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
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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
The luxury-watch manufacturer launched its Watchmaking Training Center in 2023, and in the years since has trained dozens in the art of making timepieces.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Established in 2017 out of Los Angeles, NODUS seeks to produce highly functional and durable timepieces.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 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
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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Such clocks could enable navigation without GPS, improve space missions, and support searches for planets beyond our solar system.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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British Columbia is making daylight saving time permanent after clocks switched over the weekend.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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