pilferages

noun

plural of pilferage
as in spoils

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  1. spoils
  2. treasures
  3. booties
  4. swags
Noun
  • To the agers who make a practice of exercising during the decades before retirement, and who fall on the lucky side of fate, often go the spoils of fulfillment.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The spoils of Affleck’s and Damon’s onscreen accomplishments documented in these halls have had peaks and valleys.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoils
Noun
  • Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Pumps, ankle-strap heels, mules, booties, and even mesh styles—heels are the go-to choice to pair with black midi skirts for an elegant look.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of booties
Noun
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of swags
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