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prize

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of prize

of the very best kind

delighted to be guests at one of her prize dinner parties

Synonyms of prize

A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (also bonnie) [chiefly British], boss [slang], brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool [slang], corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope [slang], down [slang], dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous [slang], fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters (also gangbuster), gilt-edged (or gilt-edge), gone [slang], grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype [slang], immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous (or marvellous), mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, out-of-sight [slang], par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat [slang], prime, primo [slang], prizewinning, quality, radical [slang], righteous [slang], sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping [chiefly British], unsurpassed, wizard [chiefly British], wonderful

Words Related to prize

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK (or okay), passable, satisfactory, tolerable

better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine

classical, standard, traditional

Phrases Synonymous with prize

out of this world, too much

Near Antonyms of prize

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory

mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Antonyms of prize

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

prize

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of prize

1 someone or something unusually desirable

in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize

Synonyms of prize

catch, gem, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure

Words Related to prize

blessing, find, godsend, goody (or goodie), valuable, windfall

booty, loot, plunder, spoil, swag

gold, jackpot, prize money, treasure trove

Near Antonyms of prize

2 something given in recognition of achievement

the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture

Synonyms of prize

accolade, award, blue ribbon, decoration, distinction, honor, kudo, plume, premium

Words Related to prize

badge, crown, cup, laurel, medal, order, plaque, plate, ribbon, trophy

applause, bravo, encomium, eulogy, hallelujah, homage, paean, panegyric, plaudit, tribute

citation, commendation, compliment, honorable mention

Synonym Discussion of prize

spoil, plunder, booty, prize, loot mean something taken from another by force or craft. spoil, more commonly spoils, applies to what belongs by right or custom to the victor in war or political contest.

- the spoils of political victory

plunder applies to what is taken not only in war but in robbery, banditry, grafting, or swindling.

- a bootlegger's plunder

booty implies plunder to be shared among confederates.

- thieves dividing up their booty

prize applies to spoils captured on the high seas or territorial waters of the enemy.

- the wartime right of seizing prizes at sea

loot applies especially to what is taken from victims of a catastrophe.

- picked through the ruins for loot

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prize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of prize

1 to draw out by force or with effort

prizing the stubborn nails out of the board

Synonyms of prize

corkscrew, extract, pry, pull, root (out), tear (out), uproot, wrest, wring, yank

Words Related to prize

mine, pluck, remove, take (out), withdraw

Near Antonyms of prize

implant, insert, install, instill

cram, jam, ram, stuff, wedge

2 to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever

trying to prize apart the jammed gears

Synonyms of prize

jimmy, lever, pry

Words Related to prize

elevate, hoist, lift, uplift

break, break up, detach, disengage, disjoin, divide, part, pull, separate

Near Antonyms of prize

Synonym Discussion of prize

appreciate, value, prize, treasure, cherish mean to hold in high estimation. appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

- appreciates fine wine

value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

- values our friendship

prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

- Americans prize their freedom

treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

- a treasured memento

cherish implies a special love and care for something.

- cherishes her children above all

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prize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of prize

to hold dear

veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners

Synonyms of prize

appreciate, cherish, love, treasure, value

Words Related to prize

delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, groove (on), like, relish, revel (in)

admire, apprize, esteem, regard, respect, revere, reverence, venerate

enshrine, memorialize

adore, caress, dote (on), idolize, worship

Phrases Synonymous with prize

set store by (or set store on)

Near Antonyms of prize

abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe

disdain, high-hat, scorn, scout, slight, sniff (at), snub

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, decry, deprecate, depreciate, disparage, kiss off, minimize, put down, write off

abandon, forget, neglect

Antonyms of prize

Synonym Discussion of prize

appreciate, value, prize, treasure, cherish mean to hold in high estimation. appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

- appreciates fine wine

value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

- values our friendship

prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

- Americans prize their freedom

treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

- a treasured memento

cherish implies a special love and care for something.

- cherishes her children above all

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