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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
ancient archaeological treasures that today would never be allowed out of the country of origin
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as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
in thanking them for their contributions, the mayor referred to the volunteers at the homeless shelter as the city's greatest treasures
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as in to value
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
a trove of fine wines that he had lovingly treasured over the years
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Recent Examples of treasure
Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Shops carry all sorts of treasures, including vintage toys, books, decor, clothing, and novelty gifts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Above all, Delaine treasures the bond forming before her eyes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
The true treasure of this dram, however, arrives as a parting gift in the finish.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Shops carry all sorts of treasures, including vintage toys, books, decor, clothing, and novelty gifts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Verb
This is not the Rih of Loud or even the Calvin Harris cut, who treasured formalism, structure, and ever-mounting tension.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Above all, Delaine treasures the bond forming before her eyes.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Now’s your chance to save on all sorts of smart home improvement gems—no coupon needed.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Perfect for those who want a Yosemite vista without the more strenuous hikes, Artist Point is an accessible gem that never disappoints.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The global clean beauty market, valued at $8.25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $21.29 billion by 2030 with a 14.8% compound annual growth rate, has become increasingly crowded with brands promising transparency.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Folks living in areas affected by flooding are grappling with the aftermath of water damage to their homes and vehicles, among their most expensive and valued possessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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However, storing and releasing energy day after day causes inevitable wear and tear.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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This automatic feeder is specifically designed to store and schedule wet-food meals using what's essentially a mini-fridge.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Ryan made the trip up to Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee to claim her prize as a $640,000 lump sum, according to lottery officials.—
Olivia Lloyd
July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The announcement of this year's prize will be made on October 10 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, and prizes are officially awarded each year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Some loved her as Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie, some as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 — but for me, Prue Halliwell was the gold standard.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Avington takes pride in seeing the kids learn a host of new skills in everything from swimming to math and loves to see their confidence grow in the process.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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There’s even an opening in the back for cord management, making this an ideal place to stash your home’s unsightly Wi-Fi equipment.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Each piece, from pipes to bubblers to stash jars, is handmade in Chile.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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