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museum piece

noun

Definition of museum piece

as in artifact

something belonging to or surviving from an earlier period that old wooden ironing board she uses is a museum piece

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Recent Examples of museum piece Those five Grand Sport examples, including a famous winner at Sebring International Raceway, are now seven-figure museum pieces. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The renovation preserves that legacy while layering in modern creature comforts, turning the property into a (functional) homage to mountain history rather than a museum piece. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for museum piece

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The installation, a partnership between Bedrock and the Detroit Historical Society that runs through 2026, paints a picture of the building’s storied history with artifacts from the restoration, period newspaper clippings, maps, and photos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Cooper said current plans include preserving the church’s organ to become an artifact in the museum.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of artifact

Noun

Most of the home’s antiques are Spanish and Peruvian, with some French, Chinese and English pieces; one weighty armoire had to be craned in.

— R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
There are seemingly miles of vendors and antiques experts speeding their way from booth-to-booth with a Hulken bag of their wares trailing behind.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of antique

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The upcoming release of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball will feature Back-to-Back Gold Logoman patch autographed one-of-a-kind cards of Ohtani and Judge, taking those relics from jerseys worn in each of their 2024 and 2025 MVP seasons.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Common areas offer barbecue grill, picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and Route 66 relics.

— Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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