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Heirloom

usgb/ˈerluːm/Volume
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Sentimental Value

Heirlooms often carry emotional significance, representing family history and memories.

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This heirloom watch was my grandfather’s prized possession.
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Not Always Priceless

Heirlooms can be modest items, valued for their history rather than monetary worth.

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Our heirloom quilt, hand-stitched by my great-grandmother, is irreplaceable.
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Material Attachment

The word 'heirloom' typically implies a physical object, not intangible assets.

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He left his son an heirloom sword from the 18th century.
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