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

It was acknowledged as a wonder of the world very early and became a prized possession that passed through many hands. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

It was then moved to Hitler’s storage facility in Munich, where prized works were held for a planned Führermuseum. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Between questions with Stokes, Self turned to his prized freshman. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

In addition to wandering through the patch and harvesting prized pumpkins, there are many activities at Pumpkin Palooza to keep you and your family entertained. — Hali Smith october 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

Ben Ali was the prized mount of James Ben Ali Haggin, who owned of most of Rancho Del Paso in northern Sacramento County. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Digweed initially had mixed feelings about letting go of some of his prized possessions. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026

Set on 152 acres in Hampshire, between the villages of Bentworth and Medstead, the spread is designed for serious equestrians, offering the space and facilities for several prized thoroughbreds. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

In contrast with the cardboard classicism promoted by the Fascists, in American writers Pavese found a tradition that prized experience above all. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Verb

In Colorado, one of only a few states that publish the amounts wagered by sport, table tennis, which is prized among gamblers for its speed, is now the fourth most popular, ranking above soccer and hockey. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

West Hollywood’s walkability is especially prized because the area is one of LA’s most vibrant nightlife districts, creating safe accessibility for revelers on the world-famous Sunset Strip. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

Python skin is prized in the footwear industry for adding a textural aspect to a common shoe. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026

Chrysoberyl is a rare gemstone prized for its exceptional hardness and brilliance, known for its honey and chartreuse hues that shift under the light, making Khaled’s one-of-a-kind watch shine that much brighter. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Varieties like ‘Owari Satsuma’ and ‘Tango’ are particularly prized for indoor growing. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026

Beef tallow is rendered beef fat with a 400 degree Fahrenheit smoke point, prized for its rich flavor and now finding its way back into kitchens as cooks look past industrial seed oils. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility. — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Such a gesture was something akin to a middle finger to abstraction at a time when most critics still prized it as the highest art form. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026