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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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to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prized
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
Slender and golden, each fry is the prized crispy one at the bottom of every other basket.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Deadline exclusively reported Crazy Rich Asians scribe Adele Lim would return to work with Disney as director of the third installment of its prized Princess Diaries franchise.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
There’s a reason height is so prized by NHL teams, and NHL competition might expose some warts that AHL shooters do not.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
As tokens become prized, and trends like tokenmaxxing push consumption higher, corporations are recognizing that tokens are an asset whose purchase (and reservation if needed) should be a planned event.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
French hydrangeas are prized for their globe-like blooms, popping off like fireworks shows in gardens throughout the late spring and early summer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Try Flavorful Heirloom Varieties Heirloom cherry tomato varieties are prized for their flavor and thin skins.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Relaxor ferroelectrics are prized for their extreme sensitivity to electric fields.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Even for those ambivalent to the races, the Mansion is prized for its privacy and extravagance.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Slender and golden, each fry is the prized crispy one at the bottom of every other basket.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
The pumpkin, which is worth several million dollars, was eventually retrieved and a year later replaced by a new version, this time with a stronger structure to protect it from the elements—and maintain its position as a prized photo opportunity.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Deadline exclusively reported Crazy Rich Asians scribe Adele Lim would return to work with Disney as director of the third installment of its prized Princess Diaries franchise.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hibiscus is prized not just for its beautiful blooms but also for its many culinary uses.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
There’s a reason height is so prized by NHL teams, and NHL competition might expose some warts that AHL shooters do not.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 13 May 2026
As tokens become prized, and trends like tokenmaxxing push consumption higher, corporations are recognizing that tokens are an asset whose purchase (and reservation if needed) should be a planned event.
—Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
French hydrangeas are prized for their globe-like blooms, popping off like fireworks shows in gardens throughout the late spring and early summer.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Try Flavorful Heirloom Varieties Heirloom cherry tomato varieties are prized for their flavor and thin skins.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Relaxor ferroelectrics are prized for their extreme sensitivity to electric fields.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Even for those ambivalent to the races, the Mansion is prized for its privacy and extravagance.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.
—Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 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,
20 May 2026
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The list showcases some of the most treasured views in the Great Lakes region, each with historical and cultural significance.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In what was billed an organizational coup, the Braves pried Chuck Tanner from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cox from the Jays.—
Mark Bradley for the AJC,
AJC.com,
9 May 2026
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Turkey is undoubtedly one of the pioneers in this field, but others have been steadily following in its footsteps, making many feel as though a carpet has been pulled from under them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Coach Matt Mowry was asked if Acuna was close to being pulled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The company is valued at $852 billion.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Verb
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It can be copied, replayed, leaked, modeled or eventually extracted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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It was extracted in central Africa in the 1990s, and in its uncut state weighed nearly 12 carats.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Dustin Wakefield loved music, Jesus, and his family.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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As the winner, the first-time nominee joined an esteemed group of past winners including Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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At trade shows such Pitti Uomo, esteemed Italian luxury brands soon crafted their interpretations of the look.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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