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as in pried
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pulled
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
trying to prize apart the jammed gears
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as in valued
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prized
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
The slumping values also present opportunities for new owners who can control prized assets in excellent locations that are unlikely to encounter stiff competition.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be playing host to a big-time and prized recruit this weekend.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, warned that Iran would avenge the loss of its prized naval combatant, and hinted that the geographic scope of the conflict may spread even farther.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Take photos of prized items for your records, lock up jewelry or cash, and store sentimental or fragile objects safely away.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
The island's cold waters produce prized sea urchin and crab, as well as much of the fish used by top sushi chefs.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
His prized tariffs have been sharply curtailed by the Supreme Court.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The prices may not be suitable, and this certainly isn’t to say the general manager who has always prized patience should suddenly empty out the cupboard all at once.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Centella asiatica is a standout for soothing irritation and supporting the scalp barrier, while ginseng is prized for stimulating circulation and supporting stronger roots.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
California’s Napa Valley is prized for its vineyard views and quiet country roads, which create a relaxed atmosphere that blends rural simplicity with polished sophistication.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Part of the pressure followed Anthropic’s midday announcement that its Claude Code tool can be used to update a legacy computing language prized at IBM.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
They're prized not just for affordability but for their ability to store for months, provide essential nutrients, and stretch whatever else is on hand into a satisfying meal.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
The slumping values also present opportunities for new owners who can control prized assets in excellent locations that are unlikely to encounter stiff competition.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be playing host to a big-time and prized recruit this weekend.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, warned that Iran would avenge the loss of its prized naval combatant, and hinted that the geographic scope of the conflict may spread even farther.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Take photos of prized items for your records, lock up jewelry or cash, and store sentimental or fragile objects safely away.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
The island's cold waters produce prized sea urchin and crab, as well as much of the fish used by top sushi chefs.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
His prized tariffs have been sharply curtailed by the Supreme Court.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
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The West Coast community was once the site of a gold-mining settlement—there's even a miner's cemetery there—but today it's prized for its golden sunsets.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The prices may not be suitable, and this certainly isn’t to say the general manager who has always prized patience should suddenly empty out the cupboard all at once.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Centella asiatica is a standout for soothing irritation and supporting the scalp barrier, while ginseng is prized for stimulating circulation and supporting stronger roots.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
California’s Napa Valley is prized for its vineyard views and quiet country roads, which create a relaxed atmosphere that blends rural simplicity with polished sophistication.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Part of the pressure followed Anthropic’s midday announcement that its Claude Code tool can be used to update a legacy computing language prized at IBM.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
They're prized not just for affordability but for their ability to store for months, provide essential nutrients, and stretch whatever else is on hand into a satisfying meal.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Long prized for its stability, infrastructure and natural locations, Morocco’s production sector shifted into a new gear in 2018 with the introduction of a tax credit, now capped at 30%.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The island is topped with granite, prized for its durability, while the perimeter countertops are wrapped in stainless steel for a distinctly utilitarian edge.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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Camilla’s brooch is known as the paisley brooch, per Tatler (and also sometimes called the Cartier Diamond Palm Leaf Brooch, per Marie Claire), and was a treasured possession of Queen Elizabeth, having inherited it from her beloved mother.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the dawn of complex life, evolution created a container for DNA, its most treasured item.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Although his sticky fingers have landed him a six-month prison sentence, his esteemed older brother, Mycroft (Max Irons), comes to his aid.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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The esteemed travel publication shared its Readers Choice Awards for last year so real people chose their top resorts in the Midwest.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite his revered output and sturdy bonds in the grime scene, Ellis remained humble throughout his career arc.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 23rd annual True/False film festival in Columbia, MO has reached its midway point, with one of documentary’s most revered talents presiding as Visiting Artistic Director – Oscar nominee Yance Ford.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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