53 Valentine's Day gifts for her that are thoughtful, romantic, and unique

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Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and bouquets of flowers are Valentine's Day gift staples. But if you want something different to treat your partner with, there's plenty of unique options out there that are equally romantic.

To take some of the V-Day pressure off, we've rounded up gifts that are personalized to your loved one's interests and refresh the classics. For more specific Valentine's Day gift ideas, we have options for funny valentines or those in need of a gift with quick delivery from Amazon.

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High-quality headphones for her favorite music

The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise cancelling headphones in silver on a countertop.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

A solid pair of headphones is a great gift for any music lover. This stylish set is our favorite noise-cancelling pair, and has 30 hours of battery life to boot. If you're working with a tighter budget, the previous model (WH-1000XM4) used to be our top pick and it is an excellent alternative.

A portable massage gun

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Therabody

Therabody Theragun Mini

If she gets sore muscles, this small but mighty massage gun from Therabody is an excellent recovery tool. Its compact size is perfect to toss in a gym bag, with a comparable power level of its full-size counterpart.

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An affordable luxury watch

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Breda

Breda Virgil Rectangle Watch

Breda makes beautiful and unique luxury watches — most of which cost under or barely over $200. We loved the variety of options and how they felt more expensive than they looked.

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A card game to know each other better

Stack of cards from the "We're not really strangers" card game. The top card of the stack has a fill in the blank prompt on it that says "Finish the sentences: Strangers would describe me as __. Only I know that I am __. This game is one of the best Valentine's Day gifts for him in 2023.
Target

We're Not Really Strangers Game

This game is great for teasing out new, interesting, and important parts of whoever you play with — whether it's a new friend or your longtime partner. It's an easy (and thankfully pretty non-cheesy) way to spend quality time together.

If you've played too much "We're Not Really Strangers," check out "Where Should We Begin" from the legendary relationship expert and psychotherapist Esther Perel. 

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A bouquet of our favorite flowers

The Eros bouquet of red and maroon roses in a glass vase.
UrbanStems

UrbanStems The Eros Bouquet

Even with all these unique gift ideas, sometimes you just want to stick with a classic bouquet. UrbanStems is our go-to for online flowery delivery service — it offers beautiful and unique bouquets with options to pick out sleek vases and add-on gifts.

A birth chart book she'll flip to all the time

Birthdate Co. Birthdate book opened to show two pages of natal charts and information on how to read them.
Birthdate Co.

Birthdate C0. The Birthdate Book

Whether she's hardcore into astrology or has a passing interest in knowing her moon sign, this beautiful book is bound to be a hit. All you have to do is know their time and location of birth to get a 70-page guide to their chart and what it says about their personality and future. As a bonus, you can add a personal message to the front page.

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A kit to make the best sushi at home

Side by side images of nigiri and sushi rolls from the DIY Kit for 2 by Blue Ribbon Sushi.
Goldbelly

Blue Ribbon Sushi DIY Kit for 2

Valentine's Day is strongly affiliated with going out to dinner, but making it together can be half the fun. This kit from famed Japanese restaurant Blue Ribbon Sushi provides everything you need to make 4-5 rolls. If sushi isn't her thing (or you'd prefer a pre-made dinner), you can get everything from Nashville BBQ to decadent desserts from Goldbelly, one of our favorite services for gourmet eats.

An engravable love letter charm

a gold love letter charm on a necklace chain from Catbird, with an engraving on the back that says "I love you forever."
Catbird

Catbird The Smallest Love Letter Charm

Gift the ultimate love letter with this dainty little charm (which you can engrave with her name, an address, or a short, sweet message). You can buy just the charm if she already has a gold chain — or add a chain with your order.

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A hot sauce subscription to keep things spicy

Three bottles of hot sauces sit in front of a Fuego subscription box next to a red booklet that reads “Fuego Box Hot Sauce Log.”
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Fuego Box Monthly Subscription

Add to her ever-growing hot sauce collection with this monthly subscription, which sends either one or three bottles to her door every month (there's even an extra-hot option, if she's not kidding around).

A personalized wellness journal

Joy Wellness Journal open to a page that says "feel-good goals" on it set on a counter next to a bowl of pears and a bowl of yogurt and granola.
Papier

Papier Joy Wellness Journal

If she loves a physical planner or keeping a daily diary, this hardcover journal is about to become her new favorite. You can pick from a range of vibrant bindings and customize the cover with a title, their name, and anything else you want.

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A heart-shaped Le Creuset

A few heart-shaped Le Creuset cast iron pans in pink, red, and black one a marble counter. The red skillet has a brownie inside with scoops of ice cream on the top and the pink Dutch oven has the lid removed to show a fruit cobbler inside.
Williams Sonoma

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Heart (2-Qt)

Le Creuset pans are already fantastic pieces of cookware to invest in, but the brand's heart-shaped offerings make the gift even more special. You can get a shallower cast iron pot or skillet, but all will be equally great for serving that Valentine's Day dinner.

A sleek tote they can customize

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Cuyana

Cuyana System Tote

Beyond its sleek, work-appropriate look, Cuyana's Italian leather System Tote comes with optional accessories like a crossbody strap or matching laptop sleeve. 

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A lightweight Fitbit

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Kohl's

Fitbit Inspire 2

Fitbit's Inspire 2 tracker is lightweight and affordable, but it has no shortage of useful features. This mini-sized watch offers the best of Fitbit's signature features, including automatic sleep and activity tracking, constant heart rate tracking, and mindfulness encouragement via the Relax app. Better yet, it has the longest battery life of all the Fitbits, lasting up to 10 days without a charge. 

Lego flowers you can build together

Overhead view of a person building a LEGO Icons Orchid set at a wooden table.
Amazon

Lego Icons Orchid 10311 Building Set for Adults (608 Pieces)

Sure, she'll probably be happy to receive flowers, but if she's also a big fan of Legos or hands-on activities, why not opt for this creative take on a classic Valentine's Day gift? This surprisingly realistic-looking orchid is a fun project for you to put together (and requires none of the effort of handling a real one).

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A custom map of a place with special meaning

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Grafomap

Grafomap Custom Map

Create a custom map of one of her favorite places or a spot that holds special meaning for her. Pick your location, then get to customizing. Grafomap lets you choose your own colors, write your own labels, and zoom in or out, for a map that is 100% unique. 

A sweet, minimalist bracelet

Closeup of a person's hand holding the bicep of their opposite arm while wearing the Mejuri Lotus Bracelet with a thin gold chain and a charm containing three white sapphires in a triangular formation.
Mejuri

Mejuri Lotus Bracelet

Valentine's Day is often affiliated with big, flashy jewelry — but what if your recipient is a minimalist at heart? This affordable gold vermeil and white sapphire bracelet is perfect for everyday wear while still feeling like a romantic gift.

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A National Park pass for future adventures

America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, featuring an image of Inyo NF mountain in Sequoia & Kin's Canyon.
REI

America the Beautiful Pass 2023/2024

For fans of experiential gifts, this annual pass grants access to nearly all the US National Parks. It can accommodate a car of up to four people and makes park-hopping a breeze. It's the perfect nudge to finally plan that Utah road trip together!

A gift set of quality olive oil and vinegar

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Brightland

Brightland The Essential Capsule

We love Brightland's high-quality olive oil and vinegar — they're perfect gifts for any chef or foodie. Plus, beyond looking beautiful on a kitchen counter, Brightland's opaque bottles help protect the product from sun damage.

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A gorgeous puzzle to do together

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Piecework Puzzles

Piecework Puzzles Some Like It Hot Puzzle

Piecework's visually stunning creations aren't anything like the puzzles you grew up with. Featuring vibrant, busy photos, they offer a unique challenge (and also look great as wall art when you're done).

A tiny crossbody bag for her phone and cards

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Bandolier Kimberly Crossbody

If she's always fumbling around for her phone or wallet, she will thank you for introducing her to this cute, ingenious crossbody, which stores both her device and her credit cards.

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A movie watchlist poster

a hand scratches off a square on the 100 Movie Scratch Off Poster, one of the best Valentine's Day gifts for him in 2023.
Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods 100 Movie Scratch Off Poster

We have more downtime at home than ever these days. Hang this somewhere and slowly work through the movies together when you're in a stalemate about what you should watch next. 

An extra absorbent, hotel-quality bathrobe

A person wears the snowe bathrobe in white while holding a glass of champagne.
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Snowe Classic Bathrobe

Snowe's $100 unisex bathrobe has been called the best and most absorbent terry robe on the market. The cotton fiber traps air for extra absorbency, is soft and plush, and the unisex sizing means it will feel like a blanket-turned-robe. Perfect functionality, and extra points for coziness. 

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A monthly book subscription

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Book of the Month

Book of the Month Gift Subscription (3 Months)

If she's a major bookworm, help her stock up on new reads with a Book of the Month subscription, which lets her pick one out of five books to have delivered to her door every month. All the books are brand new and span genres from romance to thrillers, but if she's not feeling any of them, she can always take a pause for a month, too.

A dainty bracelet that celebrates your connection

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Aurate

Aurate Connection Bracelet

If you're looking for something sweet that will remind her of you, the Connection Bracelet with two interlocking loops on a 14-karat gold chain (white, yellow, or rose) is meant to symbolize connection and harmony.  

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A delicious steamer set for the shower

an Uncommon Goods Heart-Shaped Shower Steamer Set with the steamers organically displayed around the packaging.
Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods Heart-Shaped Shower Steamer Set

Help her unwind and enjoy a little self-care time with this cute shower steamer set. The hot shower releases soothing scents and essential oils from these heart-shaped steamers. Plus, they also transform into an exfoliating and moisturizing body scrub. 

A fill-in book of reasons you love them

"I Wrote a Book About Us" by M.J. Clark fill in the blank book open to show two interior page with a constellation design and the text "I'm pretty sure the stars brought us together so we could __" and "How lucky are we?"
Amazon

"I Wrote a Book About Us" by M.J. Clark

Sometimes simple gifts that tell them how much you care are the best. This picture book is filled with short, sweet prompts for you to fill in yourself (or together) and she can look back on it whenever she needs a little romantic pick-me-up.

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A mobile projector for movie night

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Amazon

Anker Nebula Capsule Mini Projector

Get your favorite buttery microwave popcorn or something gourmet and have yourselves a thoughtful, elevated movie night date just the two of you.

Ultra-comfy shoes

Two pairs of feet wearing Allbirds wool runner sneakers atop a cotton throw.
Allbirds/Instagram

Allbirds Women's Wool Runners

We've been wearing and loving these comfortable original Allbirds sneakers for years. They're soft, breathable, lightweight, and machine-washable. As a bonus, they're made out of sustainable materials.  

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A beautiful candle

A box surrounded by flower petals with an Otherland Candle in it.
Otherland Candles

Otherland Candle

Candles are a failsafe gift, and we tend to recommend Otherland the most for special occasions. The glass tumbler containers are beautiful in person (and easily reused), and scents range from Canopy (fresh fig, herby ivy greens, mint) to Chandelier (champagne, saffron, musky leather). 

A gift card for future concert tickets

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StubHub

StubHub Gift Card

A gift card for concert tickets won't go to waste — and gives you both an epic date to look forward to.

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A cooling weighted blanket for more restful sleep

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Gravity Blankets

Gravity Cooling Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets help create more restful sleep by "grounding" the body, and Gravity makes the best weighted blanket overall. The startup's New Cooling Blanket has evenly distributed weight, but it's also the most breathable and aesthetically pleasing option we've found so far.

If you're looking to spend half the amount — and still get a good weighted blanket — we recommend checking out YnM on Amazon. It also comes in sizes big enough to cover two people at once. Either way, pick whichever option is about 10% of her body weight for the right effect. 

A reel viewer for a nostalgic trip

an Uncommon Goods Create Your Own Reel Viewer and film sit on a white table top.
Uncommon Goods

Uncommon Goods Create Your Own Reel Viewer

The ultimate touch of thoughtful nostalgia, this reel viewer will make her feel like she's reliving her childhood. Customize the reel with personal pictures for a unique way to reminisce about favorite past moments and memories.

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A cashmere sweater she can wear on repeat

Person wearing a gray cashmere crew sweater from Everlane.
Everlane

Everlane Cashmere Crew

Everlane's clothing prices are much more affordable than most brands, thanks to its commitment to radical transparency. We also love how soft and cozy its cashmere sweaters are, and bet that she'll probably wear the cold-weather essential every week.

A buzzy coffee scrub

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Frank Body Original Coffee Scrub

This Coffee Scrub has made the rounds on social media, so you may have seen it before. It's made of a blend of natural ingredients like roasted and ground coffee beans, cacao extract, and cold-pressed almond oil to exfoliate and moisturize the skin. 

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A lifetime REI membership

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REI

REI Lifetime Membership

An REI membership offers a lifetime of benefits for a one-time purchase, including 10% off (paid back in an annual dividend), special offers, access to in-store REI Garage sales, and special pricing on REI classes and events. Find out more here.

A signet ring with her personal zodiac sign on it

a variety of Catbird zodiac rings sit on a white surface in sunlight.
Catbird

Catbird Zodiac Ring

Catbird is one of the direct-to-consumer startups making affordable and sustainable fine jewelry, and its Zodiac Ring — like Mejuri's under-$100 Zodiac collection — is pretty, understated, and personalized to her zodiac sign. 

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A Kindle Paperwhite for easy reading on the go

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Amazon

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

We're not denying the enjoyment of a physical book, but an ebook reader is a particularly good option for travelers and commuters. She can access her entire library of ebooks on one slim, lightweight device. We're partial to Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite with its glare-free display and waterproofing, which allows you to read literally anywhere. You can find our full review of the Kindle Paperwhite here.

An intimate cooking class led by a professional chef

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Cozymeal/Instagram

Cozymeal Gift Card

Experiential gifts are on the rise, and Cozymeal cooking classes are one of our favorites. Together, you'll learn how to make anything from fresh pasta to Argentinian staple dishes. In addition to cooking classes, Cozymeal offers food tours in various cities. You can find a full review of the service here.

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A colorful set of wine glasses

set of 6 wine classes in assorted colors
Estelle

Estelle Colored Wine Stemware (6-Pack)

Whether the lady in your life likes to wind down with a nice glass of wine at the end of the day or enjoys entertaining and setting a colorful table, these stunning handblown glass wine glasses are sure to impress. Choose to mix and match colors or get a matching set. 

A ClassPass gift card for a grabbag of workout classes

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ClassPass

ClassPass Gift Card

ClassPass makes boutique fitness classes more affordable and convenient. It's a monthly subscription that gives users access to a large variety of gyms and classes in their city for about half of the traditional cost. If she likes to stay active, is looking for a newfound favorite class, or likes yoga as much as barre, this is a great gift she'll actually use. You can read more about the service here

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Brooklinen sheets

a platform bed flanked by a nightstand with flowers, an alarm clock, and books, with blue and white sheets from Brooklinen.
Brooklinen

Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle

Brooklinen has a well-earned reputation as one of the internet's favorite bedding startups. Its bedding is comfortable and luxurious, and any of the 15 colors and patterns can instantly elevate the look of her bedroom. If she's not ready to revamp her whole bedding set, gift her a pair of pillowcases to start. 

An easy way to make sparkling beverages

A counter with the SodaStream Fizzi machine and a glass of sparkling water set on it.
SodaStream

SodaStream Fizzi

Fizzi's compact, cordless design makes it easy to have sparkling beverages anywhere with just the push of a button. Whether she enjoys bubbly water, likes to create her own soda flavors, or wants to up her at-home cocktail game, the Fizzi makes it a breeze. It even comes with a handy carbonating bottle.

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Fluffy face towels that can hide mascara stains

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Weezie Towels

Weezie Towels Makeup Towels

Weezie makes dedicated makeup towels that are soft enough to rub on your face, fun enough to make a nightly routine something to look forward to, and dark enough to hide the annoyance of makeup stains. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we loved them

A year-long subscription to Disney+

Cover art of the "Lady and the Tramp" 2019 film with the Disney Plus logo overlaid on top of it.
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Disney Plus Gift Subscription

Give her unlimited access to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox — pretty much everything you two need for any future nights spent at home. You can find everything there is to know about Disney+ over here.

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Coffee from all over the world

A world map with a cup of coffee, bag of beans from the Atlas Coffee Club.
Atlas Coffee

Atlas Coffee Gift Subscription (3 Months)

It's a worldwide coffee tour without the expense of airplane tickets. Atlas Coffee Club delivers single-origin coffee and always includes a postcard from the country, brewing tips, and flavor notes with each month's shipment. 

The best socks she's ever worn

A variety of Bombas Ankle socks, laid out on a green background.
Bombas

Bombas Women's Ankle Socks (4-Pack)

They may just seem like a basic, everyday accessory, but socks are among the most underrated gifts you can give. Bombas spent two years perfecting its first pair of socks, and we think it got it right. With thoughtful innovations, like a blister tab and cushioned footbeds, she'll quickly notice the difference. 

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A large print of a favorite memory

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Artifact Uprising

Artifact Uprising Large Format Prints

Artifact Uprising makes luxury prints at accessible prices — and they make especially thoughtful gifts that look like they should cost much more. Get one of their favorite photos printed on archival fine art paper for $20 and up, or thoughtful cards for as little as $1 per custom card. You can also make a color series photo book for $22, a set of prints for $9, and a personalized calendar on a handcrafted wood clipboard for $25.

A cult-favorite skincare serum

A bottle of the Glow Maker Serum on a counter.
Maelove

Maelove Glow Maker Serum

There are a lot of serums out there making lofty claims about how much they'll improve skin, but Maelove's Glow Maker really lives up to the hype. If the fact that it was developed by MIT scientists is not enough, it also costs less than $30, and it really will get her skin glowing in no time.

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Sweet treats from NYC's Milk Bar

A variety of cake balls and cookies from Milk Bar
Milk Bar

MilkBar The Little Somethings Box

Instead of the usual box of chocolates, gift some of the best-known and most delicious treats from NYC-favorite Milk Bar. The set includes six cookies in a cookie tin (including the famous Compost Cookie) and 24 truffles. 

An assortment of low-fuss succulents

A variety of small succulents from The Sill on a tabletop.
The Sill

The Sill Succulent Assortment

If she'd like a few plants that are easier to take care of than flowers, The Sill's succulent assortment is affordable, convenient, and really cute. 

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Comfy matching underwear

Matching pairs of underwear with a heart pattern from MeUndies.
MeUndies

MeUndies Matching Pairs

Get yourself and your partner festive matching underwear — which also happen to be some of the most comfortable pairs we've ever found. MeUndies gives you the option to create your own personalized set — choose from styles for women, styles for men, or a mix of both, and then whichever length or cut you and your partner prefer. 

Silk scrunchies that keep hair soft and healthy

The Slipsilk Hair Tie in beige, white, black, and pink.
Beautylish

Slip Small Slipsilk Scrunchies (3-Pack)

These silk hair elastics create less friction than cotton ones, which means less breakage and frizz for her strands. If she's not likely to splurge on these for herself, she'll appreciate receiving them as a gift. 

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A fun, spontaneous trip together

Airbnb gift card
Airbnb

Airbnb Gift Card

If you want to gift an experience for the two of you to enjoy together, grab a gift card to Airbnb, and come with a few location ideas in mind. 

You can also book a hotel in your city on Booking.com or Expedia for a sweet staycation. 

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