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
Some maisons, such as De Bethune, Richard Mille, Greubel Forsey, and Urwerk, chose to skip the world’s largest watch fair, quietly revealing new timepieces away from the horological hoopla.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The reinterpretation of the timepieces draws from Tag Heuer’s design codes, powered by the Solargraph movement.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, Richard Sears bought the timepieces, marked them up a few dollars and sold them to agents down the railroad line for less than retail stores' prices.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The number of timepieces in this style — slim, formal with simple dials in gold, silver and often with a leather strap, like the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony or a vintage Seiko — bought by those aged between 14 and 28 has risen 44% since 2018.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Some actors are better at it than others, while some of them have turned the ability to show off their pricey timepieces into an art form.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The reinterpretation of the timepieces draws from Tag Heuer’s design codes, powered by the Solargraph movement.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
Instead, Richard Sears bought the timepieces, marked them up a few dollars and sold them to agents down the railroad line for less than retail stores' prices.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The number of timepieces in this style — slim, formal with simple dials in gold, silver and often with a leather strap, like the Cartier Tank Louis Cartier, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony or a vintage Seiko — bought by those aged between 14 and 28 has risen 44% since 2018.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Some actors are better at it than others, while some of them have turned the ability to show off their pricey timepieces into an art form.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 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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Other trendy touches include Tivoli radio-style Bluetooth speakers, Japanese Lemnos clocks, playful contemporary Hong Kong artworks, and mini-bars stuffed with local brands such as Loveramics ceramics, Elephant Grounds coffee pods, and Conspiracy chocolate bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And some interactions — most notably, particles interacting through the weak force — exhibit asymmetries when particles are replaced with antiparticles, when reflected in a mirror, or when their clocks are run backward instead of forward.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Timepieces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timepieces. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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