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 Ronaldo helped Portugal reach new level Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal never had won any major trophies. — Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 His work can be both a million-dollar trophy and a teenager’s trinket. — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 At the evening ceremony, where each director received a trophy and a cash prize of JPY1 million ($6,400), Rasoulof closed his acceptance speech by wishing for peace soon, not only in Iran but around the world. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Alas, Schlittler was not a top-three vote-getter for the trophy. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.

— TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Meet fairies, walk through Pixie’s Detour and the Rainbow Rainforest, hunt for Giant Dandelions and treasure, chat with Archimedes the talking tree (in English or Spanish), visit the Tree of Life and unlock the Secret Garden laser show.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Nor was the girl, nor were any of the treasures still waiting to be plundered.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of treasure

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At 26, Soldier has earned the distinct honor of being the youngest Hublot collaborator ever.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Kirill Kaprizov scored on a power play in the opening minute of overtime and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Tuesday night after Carey Price was inducted into the team's ring of honor.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

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