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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
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Pets are one of life’s most joyous treasures—but the fleas that can often come along with them are anything but.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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
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Noun
Awaiting beyond a temple pylon recreated in the Parisian hôtel particulier were a series of columns, each bisected by a large sculpted niche with treasures galore within.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Pets are one of life’s most joyous treasures—but the fleas that can often come along with them are anything but.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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His furniture will become the crown jewel of a collection that previously focused on Chicago broadcast history, but now aspires to be the Smithsonian of late-night TV.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The pearlescent wand features a green jewel and a keychain clip.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Anyone would be happy to unwrap these under-$25 gems, like a classic Carhartt beanie that’s great for cold weather and Ugg socks for cozy nights in.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Pierce says the hidden gem of the season happens over two nights in January.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Flores, captain of the Negra Francisca, said the vessel — valued around $400,000 — belonged to his father, 84.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The deal is costing Fox $160 per share, using a combination of cash and Fox stock, and valuing Roku at $22 billion in total.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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That's why making noise, storing food properly and carrying accessible bear spray remain your best defenses.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The only opposition came from James Eadie, a licensed pyrotechnic operator, who said hobby rocket users could have difficulty complying with the bill because many local governments do not have permitting processes for storing small quantities of rocket motors.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Ronaldo scored in the semi-finals and the final of the Nations League to win his third trophy with Portugal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The first two seasons also raked in a total of 25 Emmy nominations and nine wins, including Zendaya’s back-to-back trophies for her performance as drug addict Rue Bennett and a guest actor victory for Colman Domingo as her sponsor Ali.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Power Play multiplier does not apply to prizes won in the Double Play drawing.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Seeing how much brands wanted access to students—and how much students loved a deal—sparked the idea.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Many clay face masks are approved for all skin types and can be a spa-like gift for someone who loves skin care.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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The purse features a large main compartment that’s lined with RFID protection and a hidden back pocket perfect for stashing small items, like cash and jewelry.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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