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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
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Anti-democratic forces are on the rise, and our most treasured institutions are under attack.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Many patrons said they were disappointed by the news because Holiday Light has become a treasured family tradition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Over a month after a six-alarm fire broke out at The Cooper apartments in Fort Worth on June 23, residents are learning what’s to become of their most treasured personal belongings.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
What would Arabella say about the fact that for a few paltry bucks any fool can now buy, and then neglect and disrespect, her most treasured flora?
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 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
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Luxury perfume oils have been treasured for hundreds of years.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
This part of the exhibition will feature treasured paintings in the PMA’s collection in addition to major loans such as Frida Kahlo's My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree) (1936).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Anti-democratic forces are on the rise, and our most treasured institutions are under attack.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Many patrons said they were disappointed by the news because Holiday Light has become a treasured family tradition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Over a month after a six-alarm fire broke out at The Cooper apartments in Fort Worth on June 23, residents are learning what’s to become of their most treasured personal belongings.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
What would Arabella say about the fact that for a few paltry bucks any fool can now buy, and then neglect and disrespect, her most treasured flora?
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 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
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Luxury perfume oils have been treasured for hundreds of years.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
Verb
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Beauty in a deal valued at $1 billion.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion following its recent Series F funding round, Applied Intuition delivers the Vehicle OS, Self-Driving System, and toolchain to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Solid rocket motors can be stored for longer periods of time and are easier to conceal, transport, and launch on demand.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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This liquid air is stored in insulated tanks like a giant energy reserve.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is parting ways with several items from his prized collection, beginning with an auction that’s set at the end of September.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two prized hams that sold for the price a luxury SUV might fetch help symbolize what drives the Wilson County – Tennessee State Fair.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Our testers also loved how the Japanese stainless steel blade gently exfoliates and easily glides along and around the contours of your face.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Murphy and Greco make fresh thin crust pizza that Jack and I loved.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thousands of pages of documents stashed in drawers, stuffed in bags, and piled in boxes in a bathtub chronicle every step of their 16-year quest for justice.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the early days, operating out of a small cart, Rossini served the cookies in paper cones, which couldn’t be folded up or stashed in a bag.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers couldn’t get enough of the perfume’s quiet coziness and appreciated the fact that the juice has a little oomph in terms of staying power.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gallatin, Tennessee — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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All around him, there is misery and hoarded wealth, work and little love.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie centers around Matt (James Boyle), who was raised in a secluded deaf community based at a stately house and led by the charismatic, revered leader Mia (Sophie Stone).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Israeli strikes severely weakened Hezbollah – culminating in the assassination of its revered leader, Hassan Nasrallah – and significantly curtailed the group’s domestic clout.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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