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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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The former royal palace has also suffered a broad array of other problems that have presented a picture of a treasured national institution spiraling out of control.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Buc-ee's, Texas' most treasured travel stop chain, is allegedly making changes to its truck policy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Sondra Lee, a Broadway actor whose petit size allowed her, at 26, to convincingly play the Native American child princess Tiger Lily in Peter Pan opposite Mary Martin on Broadway and in the treasured 1955 TV presentation, died Monday, February 23, of natural causes in her New York City apartment.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Abe Foxman, former director of the Anti-Defamation League, also praised Jackson as a treasured ally.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Marc Jacobs, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Seaver's family is sharing some of his most treasured pieces with the world, all available to bid on for the next two weeks.
—Steve Overmyer, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
One of the most tasty and treasured mushrooms on Earth, morels are only available in the wild for a short season.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The former royal palace has also suffered a broad array of other problems that have presented a picture of a treasured national institution spiraling out of control.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Buc-ee's, Texas' most treasured travel stop chain, is allegedly making changes to its truck policy.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Sondra Lee, a Broadway actor whose petit size allowed her, at 26, to convincingly play the Native American child princess Tiger Lily in Peter Pan opposite Mary Martin on Broadway and in the treasured 1955 TV presentation, died Monday, February 23, of natural causes in her New York City apartment.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Abe Foxman, former director of the Anti-Defamation League, also praised Jackson as a treasured ally.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Marc Jacobs, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Seaver's family is sharing some of his most treasured pieces with the world, all available to bid on for the next two weeks.
—Steve Overmyer, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Your commitment to artistry, truth and humanity is to be treasured and protected at all costs.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
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The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will be playing host to a big-time and prized recruit this weekend.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Araghchi, the Iranian foreign minister, warned that Iran would avenge the loss of its prized naval combatant, and hinted that the geographic scope of the conflict may spread even farther.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The operator of Fovo Foods could be valued at $700 million to $900 million in a deal, the people said.—
Pei Li,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Hence, SpaceX can’t be valued on its current profits, but only on its prospects from gigantic growth in the most pioneering of industries whose future trajectory is also unknowable.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nicholas and three of his playmates at the day care were poisoned by the lethal opioid, which the owners stored in a nap room, officials said.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Flour is a shelf-stable product, but how and where it is stored impacts its quality.—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Sarah is easily one of the most admired and talented magazine writers working today.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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From there, Bono‘s concerns in the lyrics go international, with songs in tribute to figures who were killed in Iran and Gaza, as well as songs inspired by admired figures in Israel and Ukraine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Requiring no special pan, this festive cake is loved by both kids and adults.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Preston loved music, his grandmother said, particularly gospel and rap.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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The hoard was most likely stashed away during the bloody Russian Revolution—an era made famous by the Disney movie about Princess Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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But with several non-roster invitees in camp who have opt outs and also can’t be easily stashed in the minors, Watson’s Rule 5 status might only give him so much leeway.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even as her hard-line tactics have shown some success, Sheinbaum has not renounced the precepts of López Obrador, who, while retired, remains a revered and influential figure.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Schneerson died in 1994 but remains a revered figure globally.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Hurricanes have appreciated significantly since Dundon bought the team for $420 million in 2018.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most tasters appreciated that this spread had a nice taste and was not too sweet or overpowering.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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