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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
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The foundation has been awarding the prizes since 1991.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Bell said customers have until August 9 to spend their tickets and get prizes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Cash prizes will be available in addition to food.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Former fellows have also won prizes at SXSW and Tribeca Festival, as well as the Short Film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The prizes confirmed the Forum’s role as a showcase for projects already carrying strong auteur and international credentials.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
His kicking contests on the beloved ESPN football pregame program, in which students try to convert a 33-yard field goal on campus for cash prizes, regularly go viral; McAfee has awarded more than $5 million in cash and charitable contributions over the past two seasons.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The storybook town of Carmel especially prizes walkability, with a one-square-mile downtown that’s laced with pedestrian-only lanes.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Lottery officials said 64 top prizes remain still up for grabs in the $100,000 Cash Payday game, which debuted in March.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the game's end-sale date.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The foundation has been awarding the prizes since 1991.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Bell said customers have until August 9 to spend their tickets and get prizes.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Cash prizes will be available in addition to food.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Former fellows have also won prizes at SXSW and Tribeca Festival, as well as the Short Film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The prizes confirmed the Forum’s role as a showcase for projects already carrying strong auteur and international credentials.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 June 2026
His kicking contests on the beloved ESPN football pregame program, in which students try to convert a 33-yard field goal on campus for cash prizes, regularly go viral; McAfee has awarded more than $5 million in cash and charitable contributions over the past two seasons.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Verb
Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Traits once seen as stabilizing — empathy, humility, shame — are recast as liabilities in a world that prizes speed, dominance and certainty.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The storybook town of Carmel especially prizes walkability, with a one-square-mile downtown that’s laced with pedestrian-only lanes.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
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But the goal clearly is to make Netflix’s service even stickier in France by boosting engagement, while allowing users to also discover new TF1 content and hidden gems via the Netflix algorithm.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Georgia’s Golden Isles are a favorite vacation destination of mine, and a big reason for that is the area’s historic gems like Sea Island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Some chefs who were honored in past years with Outstanding, Emerging or regional Best Chef awards have gone on to become household names, including Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Like Fernando Alonso and once upon a time, Sebastian Vettel, Hulkenberg often extracts more out of the car than anyone would expect.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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There are swooping close encounters with heavenly bodies, Lego blocks in antigravity mode and swarms of Separators, a sort of astro-anthropomorphic version of the tool that pries apart Lego bricks in real life.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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The show’s biggest laugh may come when Testa pries open Costanzo’s mouth and pronounces just how many performances of Norma Galas has left.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Upon Diana's death in 1997, Prince William inherited the bracelet along with many of Diana's other jewels.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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One of the crown jewels of the festival is the Wave Crest Woodies Parade which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the epic era of SoCal surfing.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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On Monday evening the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its annual restaurant and chef awards — some of the most prestigious dining accolades in the country.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Yet, beneath the accolades lies a persistent fear of not being enough.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The Ed Sullivan Theater, the crowd is full, the curtain pulls, people are cheering, and David Letterman walks out.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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