as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Baby’s first home has some staying power, not unlike Fisher Prices’ other non-biodegradable heirlooms, according to new research by Edelman Financial Engines.
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Pat's grandmother passed down her heirloom ring to Janet.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
This is the kind of sofa that will become an heirloom object—just keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Strickland Hollow’s rendition follows pot still methods found in classic Calvados, but highlighting New York heirloom apples.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
Pat's grandmother passed down her heirloom ring to Janet.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
This is the kind of sofa that will become an heirloom object—just keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Strickland Hollow’s rendition follows pot still methods found in classic Calvados, but highlighting New York heirloom apples.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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