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heirloom

noun

Definition of heirloom

as in gift

something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirloom Many members of the royal family choose to keep their history alive through heirloom jewelry. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026 Today was asparagus, but I was torn between heirloom tomato or zucchini versions, too. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026 The brand is switching from blue to stone-ground yellow corn tortillas for its tacos, but the signature totopos will continue to be made from the heirloom blue corn. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Enamel is known to hold up well, demonstrating resistance to scratches and stains, and gives appliances the feel of heirloom furniture, Murphy says. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom

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gift

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Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.

— Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

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