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something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirlooms
Sentimental items can be anything from old letters and family heirlooms to yearbooks and baby books.
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Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Family Heirlooms While not all pieces that hold sentimental value will likely make the cut to your new home, Debbie suggests sticking with the most precious of your family heirlooms.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Fletcher’s, in particular, has multiple rooms, antique furniture, family heirlooms, and vintage children’s books.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
A lot of families don’t have heirlooms or don’t keep records of deportations.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The British royal family's jewelry collection includes a wide range of crowns, tiaras, and brooches, amongst other heirlooms.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Dotted around the garden are memorabilia from the Spences’ time in Japan and heirlooms from Spence’s mother’s house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Both heirlooms have been in possession of the Astor family for more than 120 years—until now, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Family Heirlooms While not all pieces that hold sentimental value will likely make the cut to your new home, Debbie suggests sticking with the most precious of your family heirlooms.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Fletcher’s, in particular, has multiple rooms, antique furniture, family heirlooms, and vintage children’s books.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
A lot of families don’t have heirlooms or don’t keep records of deportations.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The British royal family's jewelry collection includes a wide range of crowns, tiaras, and brooches, amongst other heirlooms.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Unlike the recently popular minimalist styles, real home decorating reflects memories, travel, and family—knickknacks, photographs, souvenirs, and heirlooms are embraced and incorporated.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Dotted around the garden are memorabilia from the Spences’ time in Japan and heirlooms from Spence’s mother’s house.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Both heirlooms have been in possession of the Astor family for more than 120 years—until now, of course.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirlooms
gifts
Noun
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Joey Garrison The Trumps exchanged gifts on Tuesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla to mark the historic royal visit.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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During the next rehearsal break, Simpson and Reyes returned with champagne, flowers and other gifts to congratulate him.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Heirlooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirlooms. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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