as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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It’s also believed that the deceased can become kami, with certain ancestral heirlooms serving as a tether.
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Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Silver jewelry also plays into the rise in heirloom and vintage-style jewelry that’s been prevalent in street-style trends.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
At the center of their work is the belief that a residence is a personal space that should reflect the homeowner—meaning family heirlooms and other treasures are taken into careful consideration.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Chroust, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2025
Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.
—Nia Shumake, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Silver jewelry also plays into the rise in heirloom and vintage-style jewelry that’s been prevalent in street-style trends.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
At the center of their work is the belief that a residence is a personal space that should reflect the homeowner—meaning family heirlooms and other treasures are taken into careful consideration.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for heirloom
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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