The antique clock was a treasured family heirloom.

Meaning: The old valuable device for measuring time was passed down from one generation to the next and was highly valued.

Choice of Words: Antique means something that is old and valuable. Clock is a device for measuring time. Treasured means to value something highly. Family is a group of people related by blood or marriage. Heirloom is an object passed down from one generation to the next.

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• Coin became family's treasured heirloom.
• The quilt was a treasured heirloom.
• He gently caressed the worn pages of the antique book.
• The old lady cherished the antique ring.
• I looked at the clock and saw that it was already nine o'clock.
• They decided to keep it as a family heirloom.
• The family gathered to admire the heirloom together.
• The heirloom held memories of countless family members.
• The heirloom symbolized the enduring strength of their family.
• Family gathered admire heirloom together.