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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
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
While more modest than the ritual bronze vessels prized by museums, these artifacts—simple knives, arrowheads, and broken clay molds—suggest a major metal-working site.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Sangaste is also the variety prized by Jeff Zimmerman of Hayden Flour Mills.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The beds were all constructed of local black locust, prized for its durability.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Xi has sometimes prized loyalty over experience.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 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
China therefore prefers flexible alignments over the formal defense alliances that America has long prized.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
And in the neighboring small town of Monteagle, search for prized possessions from yesteryear at Oakes & Oliver’s Modern Mercantile, a vast repository of vintage pottery, heirloom china, antique furniture, and more.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
There are numerous varieties of sedum [that] range from groundcovers where the foliage is more prized than the flowers to tall plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
While more modest than the ritual bronze vessels prized by museums, these artifacts—simple knives, arrowheads, and broken clay molds—suggest a major metal-working site.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Sangaste is also the variety prized by Jeff Zimmerman of Hayden Flour Mills.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The beds were all constructed of local black locust, prized for its durability.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
Xi has sometimes prized loyalty over experience.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 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
China therefore prefers flexible alignments over the formal defense alliances that America has long prized.
—Ali Wyne, Time, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prized
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What is your most treasured possession?—
Jeff Goldblum,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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Communities are increasingly protesting construction nationwide, with some firms facing lawsuits from longtime landowners who fear that data centers will forever change their most treasured corners of America.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 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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How dare the lowly rabble at Fenway Park treat our esteemed mayor and governor with such disrespect!—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the partnership unraveled when Arena used AI for sponsored content on Sports Illustrated’s website, which sounded alarm bells at the esteemed publication.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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