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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
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The prized fish, which was caught off Oma in northern Aomori prefecture, weighed in at a hefty 536 pounds (243 kilograms).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Vinyl Records Moisture leads to mold, and mold will damage your prized record collection.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Your prized gladiolus keeled over at high noon.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Its prized possession is a 1929 Wonder Morton organ, a four-manual instrument that once resided at a cinema in Queens.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Evelyn's prized china also plays a role in the film.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
The attractive storage-friendly pieces are built particularly with vinyl records in mind, though they’re also optimally designed to be used as especially nice nightstands, modern bookshelves for your prized literary collection, or media consoles for your smaller bedroom entertainment setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
James Van Der Beek is parting with some of his prized possessions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Dave Marston, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The earthy quality so prized in a Cabernet Sauvignon is due to a smidge of pyrazine, a volatile molecule more commonly found in peas and bell peppers; the gasoline note of an aged Riesling comes courtesy of a compound called TDN.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
This has been a clear priority with recent draft picks like Noa Essengue and Matas Buzelis, who are both prized for their defensive potential.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Snail mucin has long been a popular category in Korea, prized for its ability to deeply hydrate, support skin repair, and improve overall texture and elasticity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Once prized for performance, rare-earth magnets are becoming a strategic risk—forcing electric motor designers to rethink everything from torque to cooling.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
With luxury inventory still scarce and demand stubbornly strong, the policy pits the industry’s push for transparency against a high-end clientele that has always prized discretion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
This form of sustainable hospitality, which has prized the restoration of architectural treasures, immediately immerses visitors in local history and story, too.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Canned peeled Roma tomatoes are prized for their meaty flesh and small amount of seeds; two factors that make for a fantastic sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Two years ago this week, the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks were the talk of the league when prized prospect Cutter Gauthier headed west in exchange for promising young defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round draft pick.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The prized fish, which was caught off Oma in northern Aomori prefecture, weighed in at a hefty 536 pounds (243 kilograms).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Vinyl Records Moisture leads to mold, and mold will damage your prized record collection.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Your prized gladiolus keeled over at high noon.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Its prized possession is a 1929 Wonder Morton organ, a four-manual instrument that once resided at a cinema in Queens.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Evelyn's prized china also plays a role in the film.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
The attractive storage-friendly pieces are built particularly with vinyl records in mind, though they’re also optimally designed to be used as especially nice nightstands, modern bookshelves for your prized literary collection, or media consoles for your smaller bedroom entertainment setup.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
James Van Der Beek is parting with some of his prized possessions.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
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His Western belt buckles were prized.
—Dave Marston, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The earthy quality so prized in a Cabernet Sauvignon is due to a smidge of pyrazine, a volatile molecule more commonly found in peas and bell peppers; the gasoline note of an aged Riesling comes courtesy of a compound called TDN.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
This has been a clear priority with recent draft picks like Noa Essengue and Matas Buzelis, who are both prized for their defensive potential.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Snail mucin has long been a popular category in Korea, prized for its ability to deeply hydrate, support skin repair, and improve overall texture and elasticity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Once prized for performance, rare-earth magnets are becoming a strategic risk—forcing electric motor designers to rethink everything from torque to cooling.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2025
With luxury inventory still scarce and demand stubbornly strong, the policy pits the industry’s push for transparency against a high-end clientele that has always prized discretion.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
This form of sustainable hospitality, which has prized the restoration of architectural treasures, immediately immerses visitors in local history and story, too.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
Canned peeled Roma tomatoes are prized for their meaty flesh and small amount of seeds; two factors that make for a fantastic sauce.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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This could preclude a city from saying no to a project that threatened the water quality of a treasured local river like the Wekiva.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Living room shelves, in particular, can spotlight your most cherished pieces and give these treasured trinkets a more permanent home.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Diane was also known for collaborating with esteemed filmmaker Nancy Meyers, including Father of the Bride and Something's Gotta Give.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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To the esteemed members of Congress, there is your initial start to legislation.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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So Jordan’s overhaul challenged both a distinct corporate culture and a revered business model.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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So revered is the island for its diving that Scuba Diving Magazine has named it the best shore diving destination in the Caribbean for 33 consecutive years.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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