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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
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
The plaque that Drake Baldwin received for being voted the National League Rookie of the Year was not the only prized hardware that the Braves catcher accepted this past offseason.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The prized acquisition of the free agent class, Willis is Sullivan’s first attempt to find a starting quarterback solution for the franchise.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The prized recruit of the Horned Frogs’ 2024 recruiting class, Robinson has had some of his best moments at TCU since becoming a starter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Symbolizing an alliance between Prussia and Russia against Sweden in 1716, the room contained ornate panels formed from nearly six tons of amber—a prized Prussian resource—as well as other furnishings covered with precious stones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Blueberries, prized for their delicious taste, flourish best in acidic soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
It is prized for its durability and breathability.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Kunzweiler, a phlegmatic, gray-haired career prosecutor a generation older, prized the finality of a jury verdict — and the punishment that went with it.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the popular Taiwanese street food, prized for its distinct, potent stench.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Called homing, carrier, or messenger pigeons, these birds are a type of domestic pigeon prized for their navigational abilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The changing design and focus for younger consumers can be seen on the streets in Shanghai, in the French Concession area, and at retail outlets such as Times Remake, where vintage is prized as much as fresh stocks, and both are sold at a premium.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
To prevent your prized walnut chopping board and other wooden utensils from drying out too much, store them in an upright, open ceramic crock or wall rack, away from direct heat.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
The plaque that Drake Baldwin received for being voted the National League Rookie of the Year was not the only prized hardware that the Braves catcher accepted this past offseason.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
With many of these debut collections available, the season’s standout pieces are making their way into carts—from prized accessories (new Bottega bags and Balenciaga shoes) to chic ready-to-wear (think statement dresses from Proenza Schouler and Celine jeans).
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
The prized acquisition of the free agent class, Willis is Sullivan’s first attempt to find a starting quarterback solution for the franchise.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The prized recruit of the Horned Frogs’ 2024 recruiting class, Robinson has had some of his best moments at TCU since becoming a starter.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
Moore, a prized pupil of head coach Dave Canales, has appeared in 21 games (seven starts) for Carolina over the two seasons.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Symbolizing an alliance between Prussia and Russia against Sweden in 1716, the room contained ornate panels formed from nearly six tons of amber—a prized Prussian resource—as well as other furnishings covered with precious stones.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026
Another prized possession is a book from Twain’s personal library.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Xi has sometimes prized loyalty over experience.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
Blueberries, prized for their delicious taste, flourish best in acidic soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
It is prized for its durability and breathability.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Kunzweiler, a phlegmatic, gray-haired career prosecutor a generation older, prized the finality of a jury verdict — and the punishment that went with it.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
But the family behind the restaurant is fighting to bring back the popular Taiwanese street food, prized for its distinct, potent stench.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Called homing, carrier, or messenger pigeons, these birds are a type of domestic pigeon prized for their navigational abilities.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
Baking is essentially the world’s most delicious chemical reaction, and buttermilk is prized for how its acidity interacts with alkaline leaveners like baking soda.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The changing design and focus for younger consumers can be seen on the streets in Shanghai, in the French Concession area, and at retail outlets such as Times Remake, where vintage is prized as much as fresh stocks, and both are sold at a premium.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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The album’s name, Arirang, pays tribute to a treasured Korean folk ballad of the same name, which was famously the country’s first song, sung by Korean men, ever recorded (it was preserved for posterity by American ethnologist Alice Fletcher in 1896).—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yes Beside a frozen lake, Ukraine's security service took us to see one of their most treasured weapons.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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That said, King, Kudrow, et al, show their cards by putting the heroic monologue in defense of writers into the mouth of Burrows, the most trusted and esteemed member of the cast.—
Jennifer Silverman,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2026
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Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan are getting the cover song treatment courtesy of some of their most esteemed peers.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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In February, a large contingent of city residents made the short drive into Indianapolis to one of Indiana’s most revered basketball cathedrals, Hinkle Fieldhouse.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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