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
The most famous Mateta-Munoz-Eze combination is the one that brought Palace their first-ever trophy, the 2024-25 FA Cup.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Social media, which the authors note can create a climate that rewards trophy poaching, can also play a powerful role in public shaming of poachers.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
From waders that keep you dry to rods that deliver the perfect cast in any weather, smart packing can be the difference between landing a trophy fish or telling the story of the one that got away.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The original Broadway production landed in 1998, with Alan Alda, Victor Garber and Alfred Molina starring, with the latter taking the season’s Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and Reza taking the Best Play trophy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Social media, which the authors note can create a climate that rewards trophy poaching, can also play a powerful role in public shaming of poachers.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 11 Sep. 2025
From waders that keep you dry to rods that deliver the perfect cast in any weather, smart packing can be the difference between landing a trophy fish or telling the story of the one that got away.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The original Broadway production landed in 1998, with Alan Alda, Victor Garber and Alfred Molina starring, with the latter taking the season’s Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and Reza taking the Best Play trophy.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the crown jewel will be the world’s highest observation deck at 644 meters (2,112 feet), providing panoramic 360-degree views that will undoubtedly become one of Earth’s most photographed vantage points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
13 Sep. 2025
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The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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His work within and outside the confines of the entertainment industry led to this honor.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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University of Arkansas men’s basketball Coach John Calipari made an appearance in Little Rock on Thursday to accept his Leader of the Year honor from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arkansas during a luncheon event at Pleasant Valley Country Club.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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