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
While the art market clawed its way back to modest growth last year—due in large part to several trophy sales in the fall marquee auctions—the recovery has been tenuous at best.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For Spain’s film industry, the Goyas are more than a night of trophies.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
McIlroy’s body told one more story after the trophy ceremony.
—Ryan Brennan
april 14, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The bottom disc of the trophy is removable and after each World Cup it is placed in FIFA’s museum.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For Spain’s film industry, the Goyas are more than a night of trophies.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
McIlroy’s body told one more story after the trophy ceremony.
—Ryan Brennan
april 14, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
The bottom disc of the trophy is removable and after each World Cup it is placed in FIFA’s museum.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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The crown jewel of the Hurricanes’ 2026 recruiting class arrived on campus in January and practiced with the team throughout its run to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The massive redevelopment of Pimlico is the centerpiece of a broader push to reinvigorate the sanctity of the second jewel in Baltimore and to invest in the Park Heights community.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are, as usual, treasures lurking in the gathering of films being offered at this year’s Doc10 documentary film festival.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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All three suspects are residents of Heerhugowaard in North Holland and are charged with blowing up a museum door before making off with the golden treasures in January 2025.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Kuruc earned all-state honors last season as a sophomore, scoring 24 goals and setting a program record with 26 assists.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Two of them were assassinated while serving their nation and received that honor as respect for their efforts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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