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as in pried
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pulled
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
trying to prize apart the jammed gears
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as in valued
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prized
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The prized acquisition of the free agent class, Willis is Sullivan’s first attempt to find a starting quarterback solution for the franchise.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The prized recruit of the Horned Frogs’ 2024 recruiting class, Robinson has had some of his best moments at TCU since becoming a starter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
The slumping values also present opportunities for new owners who can control prized assets in excellent locations that are unlikely to encounter stiff competition.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be playing host to a big-time and prized recruit this weekend.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the popular Taiwanese street food, prized for its distinct, potent stench.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The changing design and focus for younger consumers can be seen on the streets in Shanghai, in the French Concession area, and at retail outlets such as Times Remake, where vintage is prized as much as fresh stocks, and both are sold at a premium.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Green herbs are highly prized in Iranian cooking.
—Louisa Shafia, Saveur, 19 Mar. 2026
Tacos Don Tacho #2 stands out for flavorful Mexican food, from chilaquiles to birria served with a rich red consommé, and is prized for its extensive selection of homemade salsas and pickled condiments.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Rex begonias are prized for their showy leaves and can be grown in the sun.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Lemon thyme, for instance, is prized for its lemony flavor; while creeping thyme has a particularly low growth habit and can be used as an edible ground cover or grass alternative in lawns.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The plaque that Drake Baldwin received for being voted the National League Rookie of the Year was not the only prized hardware that the Braves catcher accepted this past offseason.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The prized acquisition of the free agent class, Willis is Sullivan’s first attempt to find a starting quarterback solution for the franchise.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The prized recruit of the Horned Frogs’ 2024 recruiting class, Robinson has had some of his best moments at TCU since becoming a starter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
The slumping values also present opportunities for new owners who can control prized assets in excellent locations that are unlikely to encounter stiff competition.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be playing host to a big-time and prized recruit this weekend.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kunzweiler, a phlegmatic, gray-haired career prosecutor a generation older, prized the finality of a jury verdict — and the punishment that went with it.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the popular Taiwanese street food, prized for its distinct, potent stench.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The changing design and focus for younger consumers can be seen on the streets in Shanghai, in the French Concession area, and at retail outlets such as Times Remake, where vintage is prized as much as fresh stocks, and both are sold at a premium.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Green herbs are highly prized in Iranian cooking.
—Louisa Shafia, Saveur, 19 Mar. 2026
Tacos Don Tacho #2 stands out for flavorful Mexican food, from chilaquiles to birria served with a rich red consommé, and is prized for its extensive selection of homemade salsas and pickled condiments.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Rex begonias are prized for their showy leaves and can be grown in the sun.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Lemon thyme, for instance, is prized for its lemony flavor; while creeping thyme has a particularly low growth habit and can be used as an edible ground cover or grass alternative in lawns.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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SkyEye was up over Falmouth, Massachusetts Tuesday, to capture the moment when a treasured yellow lab named Tessie was rescued from a deep backyard sinkhole.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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That said, King, Kudrow, et al, show their cards by putting the heroic monologue in defense of writers into the mouth of Burrows, the most trusted and esteemed member of the cast.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan are getting the cover song treatment courtesy of some of their most esteemed peers.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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Don Williams, nicknamed the Gentle Giant for his soft-spoken manner and warm baritone, is one of the most revered country singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2026
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This week, the New York Times reported that one of the most revered figures in the history of the American left — a man whose name is on schools, streets, and state holidays — raped Dolores Huerta.—
Rachel O'Leary Carmona,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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