Synonyms of trophy

trophy

noun

ˈtrō-fē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewel
• treasure
• honor
• pride
• glory
• credit
• attraction
• highlight
• crown jewel
• boast
• feature
• excellence
• showpiece
• a feather in one's cap
• value
• merit
• pièce de résistance
• virtue
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgrace
• dishonor
• defect
• shame
• stain
• stigma
• blemish
• blot
• smudge
• mess
• slur
• horror
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trophy

Sotheby’s has brought major collections such as the Honresfield Library to market, and now the Nelson archive, asking buyers to take the whole story rather than cherry-pick a trophy letter. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The earliest ones are filled with clippings that picture grand chandeliers or trophies or urns. — Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

After the win came the customary celebration — another beer, poured into the championship trophy — but Laseter drank only about half before growing uneasy about how clean the trophy was and handing it to her teammate Pozdol. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

The women’s trophy frame is polished white with matte black lines, while the men’s is polished black with matching matte lines. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026