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as in valued
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in stored
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 treasured
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle with candles, attentive wait staff and white tablecloths was a treasured experience for Krystal Gray and her mother, Cornelia Murphy.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The Zoolander actor tells Entertainment Weekly that working with David Bowie was among the most treasured memories from his storied career.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the 102-year-old company has a distinct corporate culture — one that still pays homage to founder Walt and instills in its employees (known internally as cast members) the need to serve as guardians of Disney’s treasured characters and brands.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
At Pe Erre Domino Club in Humboldt Park, husband and wife co-owners Roberto Rivera and Miriam Velez have adorned the walls with treasured possessions and mementos of Puerto Rico's beloved native son, Bad Bunny.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
As outré as Camel Lights gets, the presence of such treasured guests and ideas apparently rattling around Geologist’s brain for 28 years conveys the sense that this is a genuinely personal work—not a one-off novelty.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Among her treasured memories of the experience is meeting Spillman.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
He’ll always be treasured here for all that helped lead to, of course.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
But the declining population of sparrows, seeds, butterflies and wildflowers that Peg has long treasured are just part of the increasingly bleak situation in her rural Wisconsin community.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Anything treasured or one-of-a-kind is best kept elsewhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Leeds United fans would have treasured a win over Manchester United more than any other this season and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road was undoubtedly a great opportunity.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Valentine's Day dinner at White Castle with candles, attentive wait staff and white tablecloths was a treasured experience for Krystal Gray and her mother, Cornelia Murphy.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day dinner at White Castle with candles, attentive wait staff and white tablecloths was a treasured experience for Krystal Gray and her mother, Cornelia Murphy.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The Zoolander actor tells Entertainment Weekly that working with David Bowie was among the most treasured memories from his storied career.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
What’s more, the 102-year-old company has a distinct corporate culture — one that still pays homage to founder Walt and instills in its employees (known internally as cast members) the need to serve as guardians of Disney’s treasured characters and brands.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
At Pe Erre Domino Club in Humboldt Park, husband and wife co-owners Roberto Rivera and Miriam Velez have adorned the walls with treasured possessions and mementos of Puerto Rico's beloved native son, Bad Bunny.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
As outré as Camel Lights gets, the presence of such treasured guests and ideas apparently rattling around Geologist’s brain for 28 years conveys the sense that this is a genuinely personal work—not a one-off novelty.
—Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
Among her treasured memories of the experience is meeting Spillman.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bridgerton treats it as though every woman got multiples of their yearbook photo to hand around as headshots, and Benedict’s taking what would have been treasured personal heirlooms and just shuffling through them and tossing out anyone with the wrong hair color.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
He’ll always be treasured here for all that helped lead to, of course.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
But the declining population of sparrows, seeds, butterflies and wildflowers that Peg has long treasured are just part of the increasingly bleak situation in her rural Wisconsin community.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Anything treasured or one-of-a-kind is best kept elsewhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Leeds United fans would have treasured a win over Manchester United more than any other this season and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road was undoubtedly a great opportunity.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
Adjective
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In South Alabama, the original home of Mardi Gras, fish and grits is the prized alternative.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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However, not all prized possessions are hidden on these shelves.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Made all the more legendary following her tragic death in August 1997, the 12-carat ring was valued at $37,500 in 1981 dollars—which translates to roughly $132,913 in 2025 dollars.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Though the awards, which are valued at about $8,000 per student, were initially reserved for low-income students and those with disabilities, the program is now open to all.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One leading theory is that sleep replenishes energy that’s stored in brain cells.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Under the 2018 Cloud Act, the country's law enforcement can request user data from American companies, regardless of where the data is stored.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Among the world's most admired and influential filmmakers, Wiseman won an honorary Academy Award in 2016 and completed more than 35 documentaries, some several hours long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The couple—who got engaged last summer—stepped out for the 2026 Berlinale Film Festival last night; this time, looking equally loved up but embracing complete polar-opposite fashions.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The red onion, the jalapeños, loved the ranch component.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jon Hallford, a southern Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 200 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes, was sentenced on state charges on Friday.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Make Sticky Toffee Chia Pudding This chia pudding recipe can be prepped the night before and stashed in the fridge.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Laila Nakhla is arguably Egypt’s most revered contemporary jewelry designer, with more than four decades of expertise in fusing the aesthetics of the ancients with a modern twist.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the backlash suggests On This Day… is still somewhat ahead of its time, and that viewers don’t want revered storytellers embracing artificial intelligence.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Swift’s fans appreciated the superstar’s shoutout for the female athletes.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hands-free, backpack-style shoulder straps that can be easily stowed away were appreciated by our test team, too.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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