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

The collection also features the ultimate collectible for pickle lovers, the Limited-Edition Briny Blender Makeup Sponge ($6).

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
The collectible comes in multiple skin tones and hair colors, representative of the brand’s commitment to championing diversity.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of collectible

Noun

Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
The souvenir cups that come with the drinks have to be ordered by January and the three million melon balls are then scooped in the Bronx before being delivered to Flushing Meadows in Queens.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of souvenir

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