as in clock
a device to measure time
the museum includes some ancient water clocks and sundials in its collection of historical timekeepers
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Recent Examples of timekeeper
Play your cards right, and the most inconsequential detail in your wardrobe could be your biggest flex yet—a discreet way to wear one of the most sophisticated timekeepers ever made.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The official timekeeper of the games has taken up residence in the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest and most historic shopping malls built in 1877.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The timekeepers even captured a picture of the dog crossing the finish line.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Planning for the current Milano-Cortina Games began three years ago, with more than 300 timekeepers and 130 tons of equipment dedicated to the Games, including high-speed cameras that can capture up to 40,000 digital images per second.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The official timekeeper of the games has taken up residence in the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest and most historic shopping malls built in 1877.
—Katie Gunderman, SELF, 26 Feb. 2026
The timekeepers even captured a picture of the dog crossing the finish line.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Planning for the current Milano-Cortina Games began three years ago, with more than 300 timekeepers and 130 tons of equipment dedicated to the Games, including high-speed cameras that can capture up to 40,000 digital images per second.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timekeeper
clock
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His age looms as a ticking clock for Detroit’s contention timeline, and that’s something to keep in mind in the big picture.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On April 11, a new clock tower was unveiled in the Railroad Plaza in front of the Railroad Station Museum in the historic district.—
Janet Kusterer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Timekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timekeeper. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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