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as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize
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as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture
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as in extracts
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pries
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 treasures
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prizes
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
There will be thousands of dollars in prizes and gift certificates.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
In a 2023 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Curry opened up about her disappointment with the prizes offered by ANTM, which included a contract with Revlon, a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine, and representation by the modeling agency Wilhelmina.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Poland stands out in particular — not just for its cash prizes, but for the additional perks that come with winning gold.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Norway, which holds the record for the most medals in Winter Games history, doesn’t award cash prizes to medal winners.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Online applications for the student prizes remain open until April 5.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
All that said, there are some very strong moments in the very lively first Chicago production of one of the sharpest Broadway plays of recent years, amusingly designed here by Collette Pollard on a set filled with children’s books (everyone prizes literacy, maybe over human compassion).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at all 26 Michigan Lottery prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed last month.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
But if your workplace culture prizes late-night responsiveness simply because that’s how your boss likes to work, that’s a leadership issue, not a business necessity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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It is believed only around 40 were ever printed, and they were given out as prizes for an illustration contest in the late 1990s.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
There will be thousands of dollars in prizes and gift certificates.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
In a 2023 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Curry opened up about her disappointment with the prizes offered by ANTM, which included a contract with Revlon, a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine, and representation by the modeling agency Wilhelmina.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Poland stands out in particular — not just for its cash prizes, but for the additional perks that come with winning gold.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Norway, which holds the record for the most medals in Winter Games history, doesn’t award cash prizes to medal winners.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Online applications for the student prizes remain open until April 5.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Off-mountain Activities Vintage Shopping Ketchum has a treasure trove of vintage and second-hand shops, thanks to a culture of quiet luxury that prizes quality, taste, and frugality.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
All that said, there are some very strong moments in the very lively first Chicago production of one of the sharpest Broadway plays of recent years, amusingly designed here by Collette Pollard on a set filled with children’s books (everyone prizes literacy, maybe over human compassion).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at all 26 Michigan Lottery prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed last month.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
But if your workplace culture prizes late-night responsiveness simply because that’s how your boss likes to work, that’s a leadership issue, not a business necessity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
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What's more, warehouses introduce new products every single month, giving shoppers a steady stream of limited-time finds, seasonal favorites, and under-the-radar gems that make every visit feel worth the trip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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But there are gems that are a Sunday afternoon drive away as well, serving up the best beef, sweets and overall experiences a Hoosier can have.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Country Dick Montana Lifetime Achievement Award recipient when the 35th edition of the annual awards is held May 6 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The couple had a subtle show of sartorial unity while attending the awards ceremony on Sunday.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Legendary Los Angeles artist Betye Saar spends her weekends hunting for treasures at flea markets.—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The team was eventually moved to North Carolina, where Debinha starred until 2022, winning multiple NWSL championships and NWSL Shields, among many other trophies and accolades.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her accolades include a Knighthood into the Order of the Eagle of Georgia, the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and recognition as Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Rahul Mishra’s latest collection were accompanied by jewels from 32-year-old brand Tanishq, while one-year-old Indriya Jewels teamed up with Gaurav Gupta.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The adjacent chamber is in glittering gold tiles and features designs that are themselves mosaics of jewels, silks, sequins and even mink.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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