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

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

Are your trusty Levi’s or prized wool sport coats worth the cost of mending? — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

From charming Nantucket hotels to five-star restaurants to the prized Nantucket beaches, this town comes alive in the warmer months. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

If Germany were a corporation, Freddy would be a super-influencer and a prized asset. — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Verb

While Japanese firms historically prized proprietary systems, rivals achieve efficiency through extensive parts sharing and manufacturing innovations. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 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

The cast features young star actor Izaac Wang, most well known for his lead role in the 2024 coming-of-age drama and Sundance-Winner Dìdi, which was prized Best Youth Performance from the San Diego Film Critics Society in 2024. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Better yet, it's woven from 100% organic cotton, a fiber prized for its durability and longevity. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 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