TROPHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

trophy

noun

ˈtrō-fē

Definition of trophy

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 There’s no denying the Oculus is a trophy location, at least on the design front. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 The Senegal international has made 92 appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals, and was part of the side that won the FA Cup in 2025 — Palace’s first major trophy. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 A week after the Lakers sold in a headspinning bombshell, Walter is reported in English newspapers to be considering exiting another trophy asset, Chelsea Football Club. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Guardiola led City to 20 trophies over his 10-year tenure, including six Premier League titles and their first-ever UEFA Champions League win in 2023. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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For half the price (or less), a fantastic and long-lasting minor-league stadium could be erected, perhaps as a jewel in the middle of a shopping, dining and nightlife district as Daytona Beach is trying to create.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Rojas is the biggest new name in town, the jewel of the Mets’ trade deadline sell-off.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

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Hong Kong — There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The Jabara family loaded themselves and their treasure of berries into Sam’s black Dodge truck and headed back toward Mancelona.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasure

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As a freshman last season, Ehler racked up 298 digs, 196 kills and 57 aces for Andrean (16-16, 10-2), earning All-Northwest Crossroads Conference and all-district honors.

— Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
During his illustrious career, Lucisano was honored with five David di Donatello awards, including a lifetime achievement honor in 2009, as well as four Nastri d’Argento Silver Ribbon awards.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

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