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 winner in 2024, Swiss singer Nemo, returned their trophy in protest at Israel’s inclusion.
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
At number one, the trophy goes to the Atlanta metro area.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The team will compete in the 2A State Championships starting this weekend, May 15, with the hopes of bringing another trophy back to Atlanta.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Appearing to take Will Ferrell’s affectionate lampooning The Story of Fire Saga as a how-to guide, Finland has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to bring the trophy home for the first time since Lordi in 2006.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
At number one, the trophy goes to the Atlanta metro area.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The team will compete in the 2A State Championships starting this weekend, May 15, with the hopes of bringing another trophy back to Atlanta.
—La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Appearing to take Will Ferrell’s affectionate lampooning The Story of Fire Saga as a how-to guide, Finland has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to bring the trophy home for the first time since Lordi in 2006.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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The 1 3/16-mile long race is the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alexis Corbière and Alexandre Portier, the French MPs overseeing the government commission investigating the shocking October 19, 2025, Louvre jewel heist, have accused the museum of deprioritizing security at the museum.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The honor went to Bozeman, Montana, whose main university is Montana State University, according to RentCafe.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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