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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
Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Best Things to Do Gaze at ancient treasures at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During the raid, the thieves stole the Cotofenesti helmet, one of Romania’s most honorable natural treasures, as well as three golden bracelets, according to the AP.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Best Things to Do Gaze at ancient treasures at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
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Once inside, the other great jewel of the building is its wrought iron and glass dome, designed by Eduardo Ferrés i Puig in 1912, and executed by the master glassmakers at the Mauméjean Brothers studio who also collaborated with the architect Antoni Gaudí.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This April, a jewel of the American South is experiencing an overdue literary renaissance.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Regardless, this is a very underrated Scott Adkins gem that's mandatory viewing for action and sci-fi fans.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cam Schlittler, the former Walpole High and Northeastern University standout who ended the Red Sox’s season with his Game 3 gem in the American League Wild Card Series last fall, was brilliant in his first professional start at Fenway Park.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Even so, the decision tracks value in a way others can recognize.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recently, a judge ruled after a decade-long legal battle that a painting by Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, once valued at around $25 million, must be returned to the descendants of its original owner, who was forced to sell the painting to the Nazis.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by three new Chessmen flavors — Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar and Brown Butter Pecan — the board reflects a color palette of rich caramel and brown butter hues, while also incorporating a hidden compartment in the base that’s perfect for storing cookies.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plus these new collectors really do intend to use their design pieces, not store them in a tax-free haven across the Atlantic.—
David Lê,
Curbed,
20 Apr. 2026
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For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 1992, Zubin Mehta, the non-Jewish longtime music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, won a special prize for his contributions to the state.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since the game launched in February, players have won more than $6 million in prizes, according to lottery officials.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Both Ponds and Glenn were undersized cornerbacks who both love to get physical.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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General manager George Payton and Sean Payton love their roster.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is a smart way to stash and develop a player who could pair with kicker Will Reichard for years to come.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Winston Porter’s storage bench helps tidy things up while adding functional seating, with a generous 80-gallon capacity to stash everything from extra cushions to seasonal decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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