as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
The late lawyer's daughter, Kim Kardashian, reportedly offered $15,000 to buy the family heirloom, but was turned down, according to the outlet.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Beyond the artwork, there are other family heirlooms, letters, and clothing on display.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That can include antiques, family heirlooms, or special mementos.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Tommy Wheeler, founder of Tidewater Grain, which grows heirloom crops in Pamlico County and distributes from Rowan County, is more optimistic.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Beyond the artwork, there are other family heirlooms, letters, and clothing on display.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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