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

At daybreak, rancher Martín Alfonso Ibarra takes advantage of the cooler hours in northern Mexico’s desert to oversee the milking of his cows and tend to 16 prized calves. — Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026

After a long day, settle in at Le Vernex, the hotel's restaurant, to enjoy regional cuisine combined with prized Swiss wines, and for those who wish to take it easy, the wellness area with a heated pool and a bio sauna is nearby. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

The Braves have remained extremely cautious with prized reliever Robert Suárez’s rehab. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026

In the back, gallon-size gourds used by Rwandans for fermenting and brewing—some hollowed out more than 80 years ago—were displayed as prized heirlooms. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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

Verb

An active-duty Navy captain was placed in leadership ahead of the publisher’s resignation, sparking fears that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth might gain control of the newspaper prized for its independence. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Green Lantern has long been prized by fanboy screenwriters, but a hard needle to thread. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

San Marino developed as an estate community and is still prized for its large lots and architectural variety of stately homes. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

Ferrari F40s are among the most prized, despite the fact that Ferrari made more than 1,300 of them. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

When that ability gets constrained, when communication feels censored, when speed is prized over rigor, when ambiguity gets exploited instead of clarified, the meaning of the work itself starts to erode. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Non-hybrid varieties prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, though often less uniform in shape. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Heirlooms, prized for complex flavor and unusual colors, tend to be less uniform in shape but stand out in Caprese or on a cheese board. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026

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