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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
Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Why Glimcher allegedly balked at parting ways with his prized Pollock is anyone’s guess, but last week, Pace Gallery cut fifty people from its 250-person staff and dropped fifty artists from its overall roster of 135.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
Such restrictions could undercut efforts by Chinese AI firms to retain prized engineers, Bloomberg noted, especially with a domestic talent war underway.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Inside, find prized artifacts like an official portrait of Napoleon and a handwritten thank-you note from Queen Elizabeth II.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
One of Americans’ most prized values is being true to themselves.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Blair, a freshman, was the local kid and prized recruit.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Peggy Guggenheim Foundation is, for the uninitiated, the palazzo on the Grand Canal where Peggy lived with her prized paintings, before opening her doors to the public in 1951.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Surveillance video from the Three Thirty Three Restaurant in Tempe shows the moment the couple allegedly made their move on May 4, calmly lifting a prized bottle of Louis XIII cognac.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Her ultra-cropped bottoms are particularly prized on balmy days when less clothing is more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The composite module is prepared in-house at Supertramp's Golden, Colorado HQ, using a vacuum infusion process prized for creating a lightweight, durable structure that Supertramp rates at four-season-ready.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Channel cats are prized as solid fighters.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
What makes this new visit to the prized if a bit long-in-the-tooth Mattel IP is a tone and script that knows to keep it light and moving.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Beaches are prized real estate during the Capri summer, so plan ahead by booking an umbrella and chaise lounge at a beach club.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Cultivars prized for their sweetness include Sungold, Sweet Million, Cherokee Purple, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Adjective
In less than a month, Riverside’s Mission Inn has gained a new owner, lost two prized pieces of art and sparked a heated debate over the line between private property and community history.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Why Glimcher allegedly balked at parting ways with his prized Pollock is anyone’s guess, but last week, Pace Gallery cut fifty people from its 250-person staff and dropped fifty artists from its overall roster of 135.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 June 2026
Such restrictions could undercut efforts by Chinese AI firms to retain prized engineers, Bloomberg noted, especially with a domestic talent war underway.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Inside, find prized artifacts like an official portrait of Napoleon and a handwritten thank-you note from Queen Elizabeth II.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
One of Americans’ most prized values is being true to themselves.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Blair, a freshman, was the local kid and prized recruit.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Peggy Guggenheim Foundation is, for the uninitiated, the palazzo on the Grand Canal where Peggy lived with her prized paintings, before opening her doors to the public in 1951.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
Surveillance video from the Three Thirty Three Restaurant in Tempe shows the moment the couple allegedly made their move on May 4, calmly lifting a prized bottle of Louis XIII cognac.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
Each barrel develops a character all its own, which is why single-cask bottlings are so prized among collectors.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Okra is a perennial plant native to dry, tropical regions, and is prized for its beautiful blooms and delicious pods.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Her ultra-cropped bottoms are particularly prized on balmy days when less clothing is more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The composite module is prepared in-house at Supertramp's Golden, Colorado HQ, using a vacuum infusion process prized for creating a lightweight, durable structure that Supertramp rates at four-season-ready.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Channel cats are prized as solid fighters.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
What makes this new visit to the prized if a bit long-in-the-tooth Mattel IP is a tone and script that knows to keep it light and moving.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Beaches are prized real estate during the Capri summer, so plan ahead by booking an umbrella and chaise lounge at a beach club.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Cultivars prized for their sweetness include Sungold, Sweet Million, Cherokee Purple, and more.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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Today in Central Florida, there is probably more than one nursing-home resident wondering what happened to the aide with the musical voice who would stop by and brush her hair for five minutes of treasured human contact.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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California's treasured views There's no shortage of places worth a trip in California.—
Kristin Scharkey,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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On May 5, three people dressed in waterproof hip waders and other protective gear pried open a maintenance hole cover and descended into the sewer on a street in Queens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Detmers was still 15 pitches shy of his season-high when Suzuki pulled him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Investigation traced equipment to officer's home According to the criminal complaint, the journalist suffered an injury while working at the protest and dropped a camera bag containing cameras and other equipment valued at roughly $10,000.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 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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Well, that individual that has extracted themselves from that social context, that story of their experience kind of ends there.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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About six months later, in March of this year, investigators received confirmation that a DNA profile was extracted from the remains.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Our entire organization sends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and all who knew and loved Aldon.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Libertyville coach Matt Thompson loved Buenik’s command, which was often missing this season.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Wood's work also crossed over into pop culture, as the esteemed author and professor was referenced by Matt Damon's character, Will Hunting, in the 1997 Academy Award-winning film Good Will Hunting.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Rush’s return for the Fifty Something Tour is their first since esteemed drummer Neil Peart died in 2020 and their first tour, period, since 2015.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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