Synonyms of prized

prized 1 of 3

adjective

as in treasured

Related Words

• treasured
• admired
• esteemed
• revered
• appreciated
• preferred
• adored
• relished
• beloved
• cherished
• loved
• favored
• special
• precious
• pet
• favorite
• fond
• dear
• darling
• fair-haired
• sweet
• white-headed

Dissimilar Words

• disliked
• despised
• hated
• detested
• ignored
• loathed
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• abandoned
• disdained
• unbeloved
• alienated
• execrated
• abominated
• unfavorite
• estranged

prized

2 of 3

verb (1)

past tense of prize

1

as in pried

to draw out by force or with effort

prizing the stubborn nails out of the board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pried
• pulled
• extracted
• plucked
• yanked
• uprooted
• tore (out)
• removed
• wrested
• rooted (out)
• mined
• took (out)
• wrung
• corkscrewed
• withdrew

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inserted
• installed
• implanted
• instilled
• stuffed
• jammed
• crammed
• wedged
• rammed

2

as in pulled

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

trying to prize apart the jammed gears

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pried
• pulled
• lifted
• divided
• elevated
• levered
• hoisted
• jimmied
• broke
• separated
• detached
• shifted
• uplifted
• parted
• disengaged
• broke up
• disjoined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• connected
• joined

prized

3 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of prize

as in valued

to hold dear

veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• treasured
• loved
• appreciated
• enjoyed
• cherished
• admired
• respected
• regarded
• revered
• relished
• liked
• venerated
• reverenced
• esteemed
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• grooved (on)
• enshrined
• set store by
• reveled (in)
• memorialized
• dug
• caressed
• idolized
• apprized
• adored
• worshipped
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undervalued
• hated
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• disdained
• abhorred
• scorned
• disvalued
• execrated
• abominated
• snubbed
• scouted
• disparaged
• abandoned
• neglected
• sniffed (at)
• slighted
• depreciated
• belittled
• decried
• minimized
• put down
• forgot
• deprecated
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• bad-mouthed
• kissed off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prized

Adjective

There’s also 20-year-old Connor Zilisch, who’s had a challenging rookie season but is still one of the most prized young drivers to ever join the Cup Series. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

There are plenty of pork cracklings scattered throughout the mofongo, but each little prized pop of crunch and salt feels like a reward. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Casse’s goal for his prized three-year-old runner is well within reach. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The collar in question, called a torque, is one of the most prized pieces belonging to the burial collection known as the Vix Treasure. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

The acquisition underscored how marinas have evolved from places to store boats into prized commercial real estate. — Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Somehow, your prized tree still ends up half-dead after a few months. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

During the episode, Maxwell shared his jubilation that the star got her prized jewelry back and that their business deal survived the ordeal. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Son to father, servant to master, crew to captain, wife to husband − faithfulness is highly prized. — Jim Beckerman, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Verb

In a way, Warsh is a throwback to old-school central bankers who prized their absolute discretion in decision-making and rarely said or did anything that might compromise it. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Wall Street prized Park Avenue co-ops, then the first wave of Silicon Valley fortunes flashed in glass boxes behind the hedges of Atherton and Los Altos Hills. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Viburnums are prized for their spring flowers, summer or fall berries, and colorful autumn foliage. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

They are also prized for producing the world’s most expensive natural fiber—an exceptionally soft, lightweight wool that can only be harvested once every three years. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

It is prized in advanced nuclear reactors for its safety, high thermal capacity, and low-pressure operation. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

Staud, in particular, shines bright as the leading purveyor of these playful, artisanal accessories, with its Tommy silhouette being the most prized. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Toward the back, the walls filled with displays of patches from first-responder agencies worldwide — and in the seats beneath those patches, often, sat police and firefighters, whose company Fanara prized. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Huge capital expenditures are collapsing big tech companies’ free cash flow, a metric prized by shareholders. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 July 2026