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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 Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherished heirlooms that have long fallen silent. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 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

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gifts

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Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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