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heirlooms

noun

plural of heirloom

as in gifts

something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirlooms Each episode of the ratings smash follows professional craftspeople from around the country who restore family heirlooms that have sentimental value for their owners. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 These heirlooms, known as tekemets, reflected the full spectrum of steppe values, depicting sacral elements such as koshkar muiz (‘ram horns’ in Kazakh), the foremost symbol of wealth, abundance, and fertility. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 Display family heirlooms or tchotchkes that represent each ancestor. — Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026 Some of Phini’s past projects include separating a wedding dress into a top and skirt, turning a pair of jeans into a bag, and dyeing or altering family heirlooms. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Not single pieces of treasured family heirlooms, or even a single chair — entire suites of furniture! — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Fine China China and dishware are among the most common heirlooms passed down through families, and they’re often displayed in a hutch, likely gathering dust. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 After at least 20 heists in Florida, a trio suspected of stealing family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries is now in custody. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 And often, the items contributing to clutter around the house are too treasured to part with (especially as Southerners who hold onto our heirlooms). — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

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gifts

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Scroll on for gifts from these brands, plus rhode, Rare Beauty, BIODANCE, Bath & Body Works and so many more.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
The gifts build on the museum’s existing holdings while creating connections with its library and garden.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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