collector's item
noun
: an item whose rarity or excellence makes it especially worth collecting
broadly
: collectible
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Her paintings have become collector's items.
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This innovative approach not only reduces waste but also infuses the watch with a personal connection to Djokovic's historic 2023 season, making each watch an exclusive collector's item.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Or, more likely, to prepare a spot in your personal museum, since most units seem destined to be more collector's items than functional rides.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
Instead, the physical version of Concord on PS5 has become a surprise collector's item.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
The Glen Breton 8-year-old became an instant collector's item, paving the way for its promising future in the industry.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Or, more likely, to prepare a spot in your personal museum, since most units seem destined to be more collector's items than functional rides.
—New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024
Instead, the physical version of Concord on PS5 has become a surprise collector's item.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
The Glen Breton 8-year-old became an instant collector's item, paving the way for its promising future in the industry.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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“Collector's item.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/collector%27s%20item. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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