Synonyms of heirlooms

heirlooms

noun

plural of heirloom

as in gifts

something that is or may be inherited

Her watch is a family heirloom.

Related Words

• gifts
• offerings
• presents
• legacies
• inheritances
• bequests
• bestowals
• heritages
• patrimonies
• birthrights

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heirlooms

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

An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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

And often, the items contributing to clutter around the house are too treasured to part with (especially as Southerners who hold onto our heirlooms). — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Family Heirlooms Family heirlooms like wedding keepsakes, fine china, and artwork are some of the most difficult items to part ways with. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026

Madison Holler, the artist behind Rubinski Works, weaves her Dutch, Scandinavian, and Anishinaabe heritage into one-of-a-kind modern heirlooms—storytelling as wearable art. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026