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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
Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The boy, Naoki, had a treasured toy, a samurai doll dressed in beautiful silk.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
After all, many of our most treasured meals are past down from her recipe box.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Now Veronia is 6, the handshake is a treasured part of the family’s morning routine.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Indigenous communities across North America have long considered dentalium shells as a treasured item.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The health of the delta – and of 270 other natural sites across the globe – is the subject of the latest IUCN World Heritage Outlook, a recurring wellness report on the planet’s most treasured natural places.
—Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
Light also taught film classes at City College of San Francisco and at San Francisco State and was a treasured mentor to young filmmakers over several decades.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The shimmering tradition is a treasured piece of only-in-Florida lore.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
The boy, Naoki, had a treasured toy, a samurai doll dressed in beautiful silk.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
After all, many of our most treasured meals are past down from her recipe box.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Now Veronia is 6, the handshake is a treasured part of the family’s morning routine.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
How to Make Cheese Dreams A staple in Junior League cookbooks, suburban homes, and social clubs across the South—and now beyond, thanks to folks moving and bringing their most treasured recipes with them—Cheese Dreams have deep ties to Nashville, according to Southern Living.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Indigenous communities across North America have long considered dentalium shells as a treasured item.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
The health of the delta – and of 270 other natural sites across the globe – is the subject of the latest IUCN World Heritage Outlook, a recurring wellness report on the planet’s most treasured natural places.
—Jessica Beaudette, The Conversation, 11 Oct. 2025
Light also taught film classes at City College of San Francisco and at San Francisco State and was a treasured mentor to young filmmakers over several decades.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
The soup is treasured for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Mark Collins, who was born and raised in Newfoundland, Canada, said Canadians have long treasured their friendship with the United States and the fact that the US-Canada border is the longest undefended border on the planet.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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In live action, having triumphed with multi-prized intimate cinema, some directors look set to break out of their comfort zone.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Journey guitarist Neal Schon talks touring essentials, prized guitars and favorite songsNeed a news break?—
Cooper Worth,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The discovery revealed how genetic information is stored and replicated and created the foundation for modern genetic engineering, disease treatment with genes and DNA identification techniques, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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When chlorophyll is stored during the fall and winter, what’s left are the reds, oranges, and purples of fall that leaves get from compounds called carotenoids and anthocyanins, the travel website noted.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Bears coach loved every second of Jackson’s trap block, which aided a 9-yard Kyle Monangai run.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Best to keep backups of all of that data stashed, cached, and out of harm’s way—and space makes an ideal safe deposit box.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Supervisors had not authorized them to wear riot gear, which was stashed in nearby vans, or carry munitions.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The lineup of special guests also includes Jason Biggs, Dominique Sanda, James Franco, Dolph Lundgren, Joanna Kulig and Hanna Schygulla, all presenting works both new and revered.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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When the bill comes due after seven years of high living, infidelity, gambling, drinking, and usury, Jabez’s only hope seems to be Daniel Webster (Edward Arnold), the revered and charismatic politician and orator.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The impact of the new method of counting the house is perhaps best appreciated by looking back to the 2023 list.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Curry appreciated his coach’s fire.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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Where my generation hoarded privacy, Nat’s seemed to dissolve it.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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