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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
Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Additional prizes will be awarded throughout the show.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high schools are finalists in the competition, and a few even took home prizes honoring specifics about their performances.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes from two, three, four and five times.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
There will also be a costume contest with prizes.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Ethan Stone, USA Today, 22 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
Curation prizes originality and experimentation.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Pause That Pays Off In an enterprise culture that prizes velocity—faster OKRs, quicker check-ins, shorter alignment cycles—this approach was counterintuitive.
—Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Atashzar’s work dovetails perfectly with the work of other researchers at NYU Tandon, which prizes interdisciplinary work without the silos of traditional departments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Additional prizes will be awarded throughout the show.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2025
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Nine Indiana high schools are finalists in the competition, and a few even took home prizes honoring specifics about their performances.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Tennessee Lottery offices.
—Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
Most states offer the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes from two, three, four and five times.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Oct. 2025
There will also be a costume contest with prizes.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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For those who want to learn more about the Makera Z1, visit their site and consider participating in a community that prizes innovation and the joy of creation.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 22 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
Curation prizes originality and experimentation.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The Pause That Pays Off In an enterprise culture that prizes velocity—faster OKRs, quicker check-ins, shorter alignment cycles—this approach was counterintuitive.
—Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
Atashzar’s work dovetails perfectly with the work of other researchers at NYU Tandon, which prizes interdisciplinary work without the silos of traditional departments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
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Most of its buildings date back to the 1840s, so keep your eyes peeled for architectural gems.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moderated by Tori Douglas Magnolini, the next discussion featured Erin Goldson, Kara Brothers, and Kenya Eldridge, who dropped real-world gems on navigating dual careers, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bugonia, the latest from Yorgos Lanthimos, had a great opening weekend as awards season hopefuls including It Was Just An Accident and The Mastermind saw solid expansions at the specialty box office.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some of Sovereign's wines have even won international awards and competitions.—
Lauren Green,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Police were racing the clock to find the intruders; experts say thieves of such treasures typically dismantle or melt down the loot, sometimes within hours, to avoid being caught.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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The British Museum sacked a staff member in 2023 after about 2,000 treasures were reported missing, stolen or damaged.—
Lionel Laurent,
Twin Cities,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal investigation reveals wide criminal net Browse the website of Chen’s Prince Group, and the company’s public image is one of charitable endeavors, business accolades and awards for corporate social responsibility initiatives, large donations to anti-Covid efforts, and education programs.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Awarded writers and filmmakers received accolades from industry partners including AMC Networks, Enderby Entertainment, Josephson Entertainment and the Writers Guild of America East.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 Oct. 2025
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Upon entering the gilded gallery, the thieves used power tools to cut into the glass cases to reach the precious jewels, investigators said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Walking among about 20 of us, Kate proudly showed off the dazzling jewels on her ring finger, and William told me about his paranoia about losing the priceless item in the African bush.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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