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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
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Painterly works of art Quilts, like rugs, are classic treasures that represent artistry that is utilitarian.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
As a first-generation Haitian-American, Metayer’s Haitian roots were treasured in her life in and outside of politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Once again, the items that are no longer needed can then be donated, resold, or given away to become someone else’s treasure.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Painterly works of art Quilts, like rugs, are classic treasures that represent artistry that is utilitarian.
—Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Verb
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
As a first-generation Haitian-American, Metayer’s Haitian roots were treasured in her life in and outside of politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The comment reignited global debate over the gem’s origins, its transfer to British hands during the colonial era and decades‑long calls from countries across South Asia for its repatriation.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The statement counts double for the Aeolian Islands and triple for the island of Alicudi, a gem in the Mediterranean Sea that has been a refuge for my family for 34 years.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Alphabet announced plans to raise its AI spending, but also exhibited an ability to monetize AI through ad revenue and demand for cloud contract services, with a backlog of deals valued at $460 billion, according to the company’s earnings results.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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This fourth season was the series’ most ambitious, both in its set pieces (shoot-outs, car chases) and in its interrogation of what its characters value and love, and if Dark Winds can keep mixing up the flavor of Leaphorn and Chee’s foes, its forecast looks good.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The original parchment was rolled up and stored in the office of the secretary of the Continental Congress, but was then moved around a fair amount during the war—bouncing around towns and cities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey before ending up, in 1785, in New York.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In April, the company brought together store directors from across the country for training focused on improving customer service, which analysts and shoppers alike agree has slipped since the pandemic.—
Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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But once again, the conversation continues about whether the sport should abandon the current 12-team playoff format in favor of a 24-team playoff that is essentially handing out participation trophies along with a lucrative check.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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For Corso, watching Indiana lift a national championship trophy this season wasn’t just about football.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Because the Knicks are prize fighters.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Known as the Oscars of the food world, the prize annually recognizes some of the best chefs, food writers, critics, journalists and restaurateurs in the country.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Websites that spent years optimizing for Google search haven’t exactly loved being pushed down the page by a chatbot and may blame AI Overviews for recent traffic drops.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The end result is a small but expressive robot version of Rocky that captures much of the personality fans loved in Project Hail Mary.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The sleek, sophisticated pick works well at the foot of a bed, in an entryway, or behind a sofa, providing a stylish place to stash extra linens, blankets, or books.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Plus, there's a side pocket for stashing stuff on the go.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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