Synonyms of treasured

treasured 1 of 2

adjective

as in prized

Related Words

• prized
• admired
• revered
• appreciated
• esteemed
• adored
• cherished
• preferred
• relished
• beloved
• loved
• precious
• pet
• special
• favored
• favorite
• dear
• fond
• darling
• sweet
• fair-haired
• white-headed

Dissimilar Words

• despised
• disliked
• ignored
• hated
• detested
• forgotten
• loathed
• abhorred
• disfavored
• abandoned
• disdained
• unbeloved
• alienated
• execrated
• abominated
• unfavorite
• estranged

treasured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of treasure

1

as in valued

to hold dear

I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• valued
• loved
• appreciated
• cherished
• enjoyed
• prized
• respected
• admired
• regarded
• revered
• liked
• relished
• venerated
• reverenced
• delighted (in)
• fancied
• set store by
• enshrined
• esteemed
• memorialized
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• dug
• caressed
• idolized
• adored
• apprized
• worshipped
• doted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• undervalued
• despised
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• scorned
• disvalued
• disdained
• execrated
• abominated
• abandoned
• neglected
• snubbed
• sniffed (at)
• scouted
• minimized
• slighted
• disparaged
• depreciated
• belittled
• decried
• put down
• forgot
• deprecated
• wrote off
• high-hatted
• cried down
• kissed off
• bad-mouthed

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stored
• stashed
• hoarded
• accumulated
• collected
• preserved
• conserved
• acquired
• stowed
• laid in
• stockpiled
• saved
• laid up
• put by
• set aside
• laid by
• gathered
• cached
• kept
• deposited
• laid away
• piled
• stacked
• assembled
• retained
• salted away
• squirreled (away)
• amassed
• buried
• reserved
• garnered
• scraped (together)
• held
• rounded up
• concentrated
• concealed
• withheld
• stocked
• set by
• heaped
• secreted
• picked up
• husbanded
• banked
• ensconced
• coffered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discarded
• cast
• dumped
• consumed
• unloaded
• wasted
• flung (off or away)
• squandered
• spent
• used up
• threw out
• relinquished
• jettisoned
• surrendered
• handed out
• handed over
• ditched
• threw away
• expended
• dissipated
• lavished
• exhausted
• depleted
• scattered
• ran through
• blew
• impoverished
• dispersed
• dispelled
• frittered (away)
• misspent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treasured

Adjective

Breckenridge, Colorado Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains’ Ten Mile Range, Breckenridge is one of the country's most treasured ski towns, home to five peaks peppered with skiers of all abilities come winter. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

When a server migration wipes out Sally’s treasured videos of him — and her phone containing backup copies accidentally shatters — the only hope is finding the original tapes. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

The Rocky Mountain Front, home to Montana’s most treasured bighorn sheep herd, is 60 or 70 miles west. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026

Leonor wore a pair of ruby-and-diamond drop earrings belonging to Queen Sofía, part of her treasured Niarchos ruby jewelry collection. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

For the precious few who get a chance to coach an NFL team, winning for the first time will always stand as a treasured moment, a forever memory. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

In addition to his incredible talent, Eric was a treasured part of our animation family. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

The film, and accompanying images, also spotlight the designer’s Appaloosa bag which was inspired by the strength and spirit of Lucky Spot, McCartney’s mother Linda’s treasured stallion. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

And the landscape looks as enchanting as the treasured Smokies, too. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

The fantasy Kris treasured as a fan means something very different to the woman who lived it. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

The repairer reads these messages, communicates with customers directly, and sometimes learns the story behind a pair of jeans that has been treasured for decades. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

After a brief stint in the transfer portal in January, the former Hawklet stayed in Ann Arbor where his length (6-7, 310) and power in the run game are treasured. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

But sometimes, that’s the type of unassuming restaurant treasured most by loyal customers. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

There was a fluidity to their performance that treasured passion over technical precision. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026

And often, the items contributing to clutter around the house are too treasured to part with (especially as Southerners who hold onto our heirlooms). — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

The Ritz-Carlton is the gold standard of hospitality, and Merit’s formulas are treasured among A-listers like Martha Stewart and Katie Holmes for good reason. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 July 2026