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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
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Humanity collectively mourned one of its great cultural treasures.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Noun
Books arranged by hue, a ceiling tile bears signatures of students from years past and small treasures hide in corners -- each one marking a moment of pride.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Humanity collectively mourned one of its great cultural treasures.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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Wedged between two popular vacation towns – Pagosa Springs and Durango – Chimney Rock National Monument is another southwestern Colorado gem.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity.
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Even if Wells doesn’t turn things around offensively, the Yankees highly value his defense.
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In this case, the move is less risky since systems running consumer chips are less likely to store data that’s valuable enough to motivate a sophisticated physical attack.
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The kidneys and glands, such as the parathyroid glands, produce hormones such as parathyroid hormone and vitamin D that act as signals to tell bone when to release calcium and phosphate into the bloodstream and when to store them.
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Trump also presented the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea last year.
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The plans appear to be similar to what happened at the Club World Cup last summer, where both men handed Chelsea the trophy.
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.
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Many have prizes, billboards and screens playing panoramic videos on loop.
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Our editors love this multi-styling tool, which dries hair quickly and creates a variety of styles, from fluffy curls to sleek straight tresses.
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On weekly trips for groceries, their daughter Fei and son Khai love to snack on free samples and explore the aisles.
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Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
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The Tube Travel Neck Pillow doubles as a clever packing hack, with space to stash extra clothes inside.
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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