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Recent Examples of museum piece
In that gesture lies the essence of the book’s ambition: not a museum piece, but a renewal.
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
In the book, one thing that is noticeable pretty quickly is that these are not museum pieces protected behind glass.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
The space has an arty feel, with jewelry on display in long counters under glass, like a lineup of glittery museum pieces or a precious collection of butterflies.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
What could be a musty museum piece in some hands is instead an involving trip in the theatrical time machine, propelled by powerful performances and transporting technical choices.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2025
In the book, one thing that is noticeable pretty quickly is that these are not museum pieces protected behind glass.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for museum piece
Noun
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The museum is home to historic aircraft, space vehicles, and aviation artifacts, and volunteers like Connor help keep operations running smoothly.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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In 2012 and 2022, the discovery of a royal tomb containing an astonishing 58 elite females, 1,300 artifacts, six human sacrifices, and the burials of elite craftsmen alongside gold, silver, and bronze tools brought the site international attention.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Noun
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That inclination for old-world glamour is still expressed at his Upper East Side atelier, which is decorated with art and antiques collected by Costa on his travels—and are available for clients to purchase.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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The interiors reflect that personal quality, layered with antiques, artwork, and various family pieces accumulated over decades; almost like a Brimfield stall come to life.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Today, many may view it as a relic.—
Steven D. Reske,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Everlane is not the only relic of the ethical consumption era to find itself in ignominious circumstances.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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“Museum piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/museum%20piece. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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