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
Album of the Year is considered to be the Grammys’ top trophy.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Pumas hasn’t won a trophy in 15 years, the third-longest drought in Liga MX, and was booed off the field by its own fans Tuesday night.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Like many trophy-minded buyers who are not in the timber business, Malone has consistently prioritized preservation, placing large swaths under conservation easements that permanently restrict development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These teams have won all 31 major women's hockey trophies in history, including combining to win all seven Olympic hockey titles.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
But Pumas hasn’t won a trophy in 15 years, the third-longest drought in Liga MX, and was booed off the field by its own fans Tuesday night.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Like many trophy-minded buyers who are not in the timber business, Malone has consistently prioritized preservation, placing large swaths under conservation easements that permanently restrict development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These teams have won all 31 major women's hockey trophies in history, including combining to win all seven Olympic hockey titles.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for trophy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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To its credit, the University of California system remains one of the jewels of American higher education.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Signing Valdez, the top free agent remaining on the market, would add another pitching jewel to Toronto’s offseason spending spree.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker stared up at the scoreboard and smiled Monday night as a tribute video played in his honor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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