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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
ancient archaeological treasures that today would never be allowed out of the country of origin
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as in gem
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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as in to value
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
a trove of fine wines that he had lovingly treasured over the years
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Recent Examples of treasure
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Home Farm is a place with soul, and one that, once stumbled upon, feels like a treasure find.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But Mare also feels like a whimsical sculpture park, with treasures like a monumental ceramic fountain by Italian sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot and a massive bronze pineapple by British artist Rose Wylie.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Home Farm is a place with soul, and one that, once stumbled upon, feels like a treasure find.
—Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Verb
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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The 1 3/16-mile long race is the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alexis Corbière and Alexandre Portier, the French MPs overseeing the government commission investigating the shocking October 19, 2025, Louvre jewel heist, have accused the museum of deprioritizing security at the museum.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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This rare full mansion—a Gilded Age gem—in Brooklyn's Park Slope makes a persuasive exception.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Thursday was yet another gem by Suarez, who hasn’t allowed a run in his last 19 innings and five scoreless performances in his last six starts.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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OpenAI is rumored to be gearing up to go public later this year or early next, and was recently valued at $852 billion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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As of 2024, Port Laredo accounted for 62% of the state’s land port trade, valued at nearly $340 billion, according to data collected by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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But today, some nuclear plants are being designed on a smaller scale, with new ways of storing spent fuel rods on site.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Pyteh has shown skill on the high school wrestling team, winning one trophy and next going after the state championship.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Given the money paid for players and its rich history of silverware, winning trophies is the bare minimum expected of its players and failure to do so usually leads to ruthless changes in the squad.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The annual prize spotlights debut features released in French theaters between two editions of the Cannes Film Festival, with a mission to champion new voices in contemporary cinema.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Response has been mixed to good, and Drucker is always a candidate for a Cannes best actress prize (she’s never won).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Our young hero loves the adventure of being on an airplane for the first time.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Its side pockets—a rare find in cute dresses—are perfect for stashing your everyday essentials.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box, to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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