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
From Gugu’s soccer trophies to his colorful wardrobe to the glitter on his face, this 11-year-old is revealed fully and economically.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The sport’s formal connection to the state, meanwhile, culminated in 1926, when Hirohito, a financial backer of the Japan Sumo Association, ascended to the Japanese throne and rechristened sumo’s highest trophy the Emperor’s Cup.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
But each time the Titans walk out of the gymnasium with the championship trophy, Meyers discovers new ways to celebrate beyond the final scores.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
The sport’s formal connection to the state, meanwhile, culminated in 1926, when Hirohito, a financial backer of the Japan Sumo Association, ascended to the Japanese throne and rechristened sumo’s highest trophy the Emperor’s Cup.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
But each time the Titans walk out of the gymnasium with the championship trophy, Meyers discovers new ways to celebrate beyond the final scores.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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Tiny jewel rhinestone flowers add a touch of luxury and makes for an intricate detail that catches the light with every gesture.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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The institution in recent months suffered a $102 million jewel theft and learned of the possible loss of an additional $12 million through a ticket fraud scheme believed to have spanned a decade.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dunn, whose family roots trace back over 125 years and seven generations in Volusia County, feels a deep sense of sentimentality for local treasures.—
Colleen McNally Arnett,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The series primarily concerns Flint's efforts to wrangle his crew and protect the lawlessness of the island New Providence, as well as quests to attain treasure across the high seas.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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Prior athletes who have received the honor include soccer legend Lionel Messi, former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson and Olympians Katie Ledecky, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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A lot of the push and effort to fund restaurants, especially locally, came in honor of his brother, who cofounded the company.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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