as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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The pair and their daughter, Jo Messer, who is also an artist, considered the Elvis a family heirloom.
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Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
This season includes a brushstroke of blue added to the artisanal line-up of heirlooms.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Cate Black Designer Audrey Scheck expertly curates a mix of heirlooms and modern elements into her inviting, effortless-feeling spaces.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
This season includes a brushstroke of blue added to the artisanal line-up of heirlooms.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Cate Black Designer Audrey Scheck expertly curates a mix of heirlooms and modern elements into her inviting, effortless-feeling spaces.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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