as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Recent Examples of trophy
Fun is not so much the art of lifting a trophy but seeing the work pay off.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Over the years, The Weeknd has earned 22 Juno trophies and 46 nominations.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The website belongs to a development firm where Balanevsky appears not to have worked for at least a decade, back when Russian oligarchs were still buying up Manhattan trophy apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
And seven titles would give the Pats a two-trophy lead on the Niners.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Over the years, The Weeknd has earned 22 Juno trophies and 46 nominations.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
The website belongs to a development firm where Balanevsky appears not to have worked for at least a decade, back when Russian oligarchs were still buying up Manhattan trophy apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Jan. 2026
And seven titles would give the Pats a two-trophy lead on the Niners.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trophy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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Its main brand, Damiani, is known worldwide for its gold and gem-set jewels that embody Italian design and style.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Gamers have long bought and sold digital items like swords, jewels, and spaceship parts.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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When designing the property, Rottet Studio was inspired by the city’s natural treasures, its history and its prominent figures.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These treasures stand separate from Verlaine’s massive personal library, which went on sale to the public in 2023.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An honor council, comprised of administrators, teachers, and members of the student government, would sit in judgment on cases of alleged cheating.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Although the name and separate unit were more likely signs of antisemitism than respect, the group wore the distinction as a badge of honor, Grymes said.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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