COLLECTOR'S ITEM Synonyms: 35 Similar Words

collector's item

noun

Definition of collector's item

as in conversation piece

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Recent Examples of collector's item The freebie has become a collector's item for the coffee giant's biggest fans. — Amelia Lucas,kate Rogers, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025 The pull tabs also provide something of value through the cut-out milkcap — a collector's item similar to the POGs craze of the 1990s and the Japanese game of Menko that originated long before it. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 28 Oct. 2025 The collector's item includes stories about how the couple has impacted small businesses, nonprofits, clothing shops and the community leaders in Kansas City. — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Feb. 2025 As of Thursday afternoon, the collector's item was listed as sold out on the Mattel website. — Terry Dickerson, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collector's item

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Noun

Buy the wavy mirror, add the odd stool or conversation piece and wait for personality to arrive.

— Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Or, hang a conversation piece on the wall directly above the landing.

— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversation piece

Noun

Additionally, there’s also a new blind box collectible of elevated Jibbitz charms tributing beloved characters including Bella, Edward, Jacob, Alice, Carlisle and Charlie.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
This cute collectible is in full sports mode, rocking an outfit inspired by the one the fashionista athlete wore while battling it out at the 2005 Australian Open.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of collectible

Noun

Though, to be clear, Jackson Hole is doing a lot more than selling tongue-in-cheek souvenir tees to help protect its natural beauty and authentic character as popularity grows.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The photos, awards and other memorabilia aren’t just souvenirs of his storied career.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of souvenir

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