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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
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 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, 2 Feb. 2026
This year’s winners netted more than $60,000 in prizes, including dive cruises and underwater photography gear.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This embrace of indeterminacy is what Kurdi most prizes in the graphic form.
—Olivia Giovetti, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The game started with three top prizes worth $2 million.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Never pay upfront fees to get a loan or collect lottery/sweepstakes prizes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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
Thompson; Hoss adds a blaze-of-glory brio to Eileen’s downfall; Thompson; a visual palette that prizes both old-school glamour and pomo maximalism; and Thompson.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Cricket still prizes the five-day Test match, a historical format that demands patience in a world addicted to instant entertainment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
Six-figure top prizes are considered large for the most prominent bass fishing tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, which had a $300,000 top prize last year, according to CBS News.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 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, 2 Feb. 2026
This year’s winners netted more than $60,000 in prizes, including dive cruises and underwater photography gear.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
This embrace of indeterminacy is what Kurdi most prizes in the graphic form.
—Olivia Giovetti, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The game started with three top prizes worth $2 million.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Never pay upfront fees to get a loan or collect lottery/sweepstakes prizes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
Thompson; Hoss adds a blaze-of-glory brio to Eileen’s downfall; Thompson; a visual palette that prizes both old-school glamour and pomo maximalism; and Thompson.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Cricket still prizes the five-day Test match, a historical format that demands patience in a world addicted to instant entertainment.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
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The list includes affordable gems from premium brands, like a festive red-and-pink Kate Spade oven mitt set.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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In addition to her necklace and her nails, Robbie also wore custom 38-carat diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz and a Fred Leighton diamond and ruby ring—the two gems of the night, apparently.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kia earned seven awards across different car types for the Kia Niro, Sorento, Sportage (hybrid), Sportage Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), EV9 (electric) and K4 and Sorento (gas).—
Sasha Lekach,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the sixth time in 12 weeks, both of the Big East’s weekly awards belong to the UConn women’s basketball team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Explore the Museum of Underwater Art, Australia Snorkelers and scuba divers glide by dozens of underwater art installations at this museum filled with sunken treasures.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mindanao was the Philippines’ breadbasket, and its land was rich in gold, copper, and other mineral treasures.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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On top of Megadeth’s Grammy accolades and double-platinum record sales, Mustaine beat throat cancer in 2019, holds black belts in taekwondo and karate, and owns a successful winemaking business with his wife and daughter.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
26 Jan. 2026
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WandaVision earned critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including 23 Emmy nominations and three wins.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Styled by Andrew Mukamal, Bieber wore a black oversized Balenciaga suit courtesy of Pierpaolo Piccioli, accessorized with jewels by Lorraine Schwartz.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Yes, there’s a safe in your cabin closet (which should definitely be used for jewelry, cash, passports, and other valuables), but why take an unnecessary risk on irreplaceable jewels?—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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