prize money

noun

Definition of prize moneynext
as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of prize money Sinner defeated Alcaraz in straight sets in last year’s final to earn a record $6 million in prize money. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Kelly, 59, who earned $478,000 prize money, fired rounds of 66, 68, 68, 68. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 The committee separately released records concerning Fauci’s awards and prize money. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) awards a total of over $2 million in prize money to teams and riders throughout the three-week race. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for prize money
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize money
  1. treasure trove
  2. gold
  3. brass ring
Noun
  • Given a treasure trove of options to delve into, Webb and Wolfington chose to focus on the title track.
    — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Paul released a treasure trove of private diary entries and emails from Fauci to celebrity pals, friends, allied media figures, or his peers in epidemiology.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • The Gold-Studded Structured Crossbody features a structured shape, luxe gold hardware and eye-catching studded details, bringing just the right amount of personality to any look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions after almost two months of sideways action gives way to a rally Friday following weak jobs data.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • Prices range from 950 euros for the Notte Toscana (Tuscan night) necklace to 390 euros for the Nodo Fiorentino brass ring.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
  • Matching straps cinched across her chest with brass rings, adding some structure to the airy design.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Definition of brass ring

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