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as in treasure
someone or something unusually desirable
in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize
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2
as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
delighted to be guests at one of her prize dinner parties
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as in to pry
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prize
Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
No cash equivalent for the prizes will be offered and no other substitution or transfer of prizes permitted.
—Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
His dark worldview is premised on the pessimistic presumption that the world will turn on the Jews if given the chance, which is why the Israeli leader has long prized hard power over diplomatic understandings.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The odds of scoring the jackpot prize are 1 in 292,201,338.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
No cash equivalent for the prizes will be offered and no other substitution or transfer of prizes permitted.
—Sourcing Journal, 12 June 2025
Verb
Scott Formby embraced the nature of a century-old house for a couple that prizes beautiful juxtapositions
By John OrtvedPhotography by Jenna PeffleyStyled by Lisa Rowe
May 28, 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—John Ortved, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
His dark worldview is premised on the pessimistic presumption that the world will turn on the Jews if given the chance, which is why the Israeli leader has long prized hard power over diplomatic understandings.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize
Noun
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The treasure is in each performance, one as different, complex and unfailingly compelling.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Our ideology is that trunks are synonymous with treasures, created with intricate artistry and deep emotion, meant to be passed down through generations.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Fox River Valley library district wins communication award Fox River Valley Public Library District’s public relations staff has received the 2025 Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators for its crisis communication plan .—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Noun
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For Local-Secret Spa Vibes: Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge A short stroll from the Tower of London, a historic medieval castle close to Tower Bridge, this neoclassical gem whose ballroom was the site of the inaugural General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946, feels almost cinematic.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Crystal River Gentle manatees and some of the best paddling in the state—in and around the state’s clearest springs—make Crystal River a true gem on Florida’s Nature Coast.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Despite his athletic accolades, Jones’ post-retirement years—and even much of his playing career—have been marked by frequent legal trouble.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2025
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Another outstanding release Volvo, and deserving of World Car Award accolades in my opinion.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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The idea was to allow developers to build more profitable market-rate apartments using greater height and density while providing financial support to balance out the lower rents for workforce tenants.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The voluminous gown featured shades of brown with jewel embellishments cascading down the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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There’s still a long, difficult road ahead before the jewel of the coast could separate from the city of San Diego and incorporate as its own municipality.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Tanja Caldwell designed the wonderful costumes for Mara Block Ali’s Netflix series, Forever.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Though not a traditional kids’ movie by any stretch, there’s still a lot of wonderful Dignan-esque scheming involved in Mr. Fox (George Clooney) stealing from the adjoining farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, and the film has the warmth of an old Rankin-Bass production.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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“Prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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