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someone or something unusually desirable in thanking them for their contributions, the mayor referred to the volunteers at the homeless shelter as the city's greatest treasures

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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How is the word treasure different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of treasure are appreciate, cherish, prize, and value. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

When is appreciate a more appropriate choice than treasure?

The words appreciate and treasure are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

In what contexts can cherish take the place of treasure?

The words cherish and treasure can be used in similar contexts, but cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

When is it sensible to use prize instead of treasure?

The meanings of prize and treasure largely overlap; however, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When could value be used to replace treasure?

While in some cases nearly identical to treasure, value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of treasure
Noun
Must have been an amazing feeling to uncover such a treasure. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 The man never retrieved his treasure, and the cranium, with one tooth still attached in the upper jaw, remained unknown to science for decades until his relatives learned about it before his death. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Verb
Above all, Delaine treasures the bond forming before her eyes. Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 May 2025 Elephants, a symbol of royalty and strength in Thai culture, are greatly treasured by its people. Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for treasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
  • The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The annual event, which kicked off Wednesday with a 250,000-plus-person attendance, is the crowning jewel of music festivals.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, local favorite Pho Momma joined the notable Bib Gourmand list, cementing its status as one of Sacramento’s best under-the-radar dining gems.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • However, the journalist revealed in an interview with Vogue that the center stone is actually a rare pink diamond with a slight rose tone to the gem.
    Vogue, Vogue, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Home equity and Medicaid Under both chambers, applicants wouldn't qualify for Medicaid if their home equity is valued at more than $1 million, regardless of inflation.
    July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
  • What’s the difference between something being emotionally true and factually true, and what should be valued more?
    Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Original price: $199.99 The Bay Isle Home Cerina Boho Natural Rattan Shoe Storage Cabinet features adjustable interior shelves for storing up to 12 pairs of shoes, as well as a convenient top drawer for small essentials, helping to keep your home tidy and chic.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
  • More than 3 million bottles are stored in the cave cellars, with another 20 million stored at the estate outside Épernay and 8 million at another satellite site.
    Rachel King, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Often seen as a club making commercial signings ahead of playing ones in the 2000s and early 2010s, Perez shifted his approach to buying players, and Madrid is now seen as an example on how to run a colossal club, buy smart and yet still compete for the biggest trophies.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • There will likely be plenty of win-now teams who would want James to help them to lift the Larry O’Brien trophy, something the superstar has achieved four times over his storied career.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The event, held at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, saw Nat Geo take home the most prizes with six, followed by Netflix with four.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 June 2025
  • That makes Sears the real rookie prize heading into 2025-26.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • This is all thanks to our incredible readers who have loved and supported the series.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
  • Nothing is not so much a company as a global community mad euphoria of more than three million people who love the fusion of innovative technology and cutting-edge design.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • In the short term, Kalkbrenner could be stashed as Rudy Gobert insurance, while also serving as a potential succession plan as Minnesota’s center spot.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
  • Negan had just stashed an unusually quiet bunch of walkers beneath the banquet table.
    Charlie Mason, TVLine, 22 June 2025

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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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