prize money

noun

Definition of prize moneynext
as in treasure trove

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Recent Examples of prize money In 2023, Brent Seales launched the Vesuvius Challenge, a global competition offering prize money for those who can help interpret the writing. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 With the action ramping up, Forbes dug into some of the tournament’s more eye-popping numbers, from the $713,000 World Cup trophy to the $50 million in prize money that’s set aside for the winning team. — Sarah Whitmire, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Dialogue Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt University donated the prize money. — Krista Johnson, USA Today, 1 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
  • The burning question now is when will the Hornets use that treasure trove to go and out and bring in a big-name talent?
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • On it, Paula finds a treasure trove of videos of Trevor with his various clients.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Definition of treasure trove
Noun
  • The slideshow on social media showed Kelce’s backyard transformed into a lush, floral garden as the pair embraced and showed off Swift’s new ring — a large diamond set in yellow gold.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 July 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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“Prize money.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize%20money. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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