keepers
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkipɝz// UK //kˈiːpəz// keep·ers
n. something or someone worth having or keeping for a long time. You use this when you find something of high quality that you do not want to lose.
n. refers to things or people regarded as worth retaining or maintaining a relationship with. Often used in informal contexts to denote high value or long-term potential.
This old leather jacket is definitely one of my keepers.
After three bad dates, she finally met someone who seemed like a keeper.
While many digital photos are blurry or redundant, the few keepers in the collection captured the essence of the wedding perfectly.
Usage
Commonly used in the singular ('a keeper') to describe a romantic partner or a useful object.