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heirlooms

NOUN

something inherited, often antique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antique

STRONG

bequest birthright gift heritage inheritance legacy patrimony reversion

Example Sentences

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And so they walk away from family heirlooms, basic necessities, and the vital documents required to rebuild their lives.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Another victim, Anna Woodman, believes she lost thousands of pounds worth of items in total, including jewellery, heirlooms and sound equipment.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Others are still discovering dollars in family heirlooms left by long-deceased relatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Everyone in the village said he was a master of his craft, and his kites were often treasured by their owners like family heirlooms.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep