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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
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The list showcases some of the most treasured views in the Great Lakes region, each with historical and cultural significance.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Storied Stays and Epicurean Delights An enduring symbol of Juan-les-Pins, the Hôtel Belles Rives is a treasured institution.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Customers can receive books documenting a watch’s history with blank pages in the back where future generations and custodians can write their names to continue the legacy of the treasured object.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The king’s treasured causes, including the environment and harmony among religious faiths, are in contrast to Trump’s.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the Milk Carton Kids had another pinnacle moment when creating their own event, the Los Angeles Folk Festival, wanting to bring together the voices behind the treasured musical storyteller tradition in a city often preoccupied with Sunset Strip rock deities and annual jaunts to Coachella.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Opening tonight on Broadway, Beaches, A New Musical, as the full title has it, is a mostly forgettable endeavor, and that, sadly, includes a score that will not likely takes its place in the treasured legacy of its composer, the great rock & roll songwriter Mike Stoller.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Clams and Coastal Tradition Cedar Key is treasured for its seafood, especially clams, which are farmed in the surrounding Gulf waters and then sent off to supply restaurants across the state.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
As a first-generation Haitian-American, Metayer’s Haitian roots were treasured in her life in and outside of politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond flowers, several annuals like coleus are treasured for their showstopping foliage.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The album’s name, Arirang, pays tribute to a treasured Korean folk ballad of the same name, which was famously the country’s first song, sung by Korean men, ever recorded (it was preserved for posterity by American ethnologist Alice Fletcher in 1896).
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
The list showcases some of the most treasured views in the Great Lakes region, each with historical and cultural significance.
—Victoria E. Freile, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Storied Stays and Epicurean Delights An enduring symbol of Juan-les-Pins, the Hôtel Belles Rives is a treasured institution.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Customers can receive books documenting a watch’s history with blank pages in the back where future generations and custodians can write their names to continue the legacy of the treasured object.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
The king’s treasured causes, including the environment and harmony among religious faiths, are in contrast to Trump’s.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.
—Mike McFeely, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the Milk Carton Kids had another pinnacle moment when creating their own event, the Los Angeles Folk Festival, wanting to bring together the voices behind the treasured musical storyteller tradition in a city often preoccupied with Sunset Strip rock deities and annual jaunts to Coachella.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Opening tonight on Broadway, Beaches, A New Musical, as the full title has it, is a mostly forgettable endeavor, and that, sadly, includes a score that will not likely takes its place in the treasured legacy of its composer, the great rock & roll songwriter Mike Stoller.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Clams and Coastal Tradition Cedar Key is treasured for its seafood, especially clams, which are farmed in the surrounding Gulf waters and then sent off to supply restaurants across the state.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
As a first-generation Haitian-American, Metayer’s Haitian roots were treasured in her life in and outside of politics.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Beyond flowers, several annuals like coleus are treasured for their showstopping foliage.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
It'll always be studied, stared at, written about and treasured.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
Adjective
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One of Americans’ most prized values is being true to themselves.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Blair, a freshman, was the local kid and prized recruit.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The company is valued at $852 billion.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The outlet also reported that a cadaver dog alerted to a shed on the property where the trash can had allegedly been stored.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Unless they’re dried, bulk mushrooms should be used within just a few days of purchasing, stored in a brown paper bag.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Dustin Wakefield loved music, Jesus, and his family.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Luxury takes center stage in the marble bathrooms, which are stashed with Penhaligon’s goodies and have Japanese loos with heated seats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Axios reported Cuba has acquired roughly 300 military drones and stashed them throughout the country.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Not even Lee, a revered member of Congress for 27 years who entered office with broad labor and business support, has been willing to take on the city’s biggest problem.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Totó La Momposina, the revered vocalist and global ambassador for Colombian Caribbean folk traditions, has died at 85 in Mexico following a prolonged battle with neurocognitive health complications.—
Preezy Brown,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Sports teams in general have appreciated markedly in recent years amid surging TV and streaming rights deals and ever-expanding revenue from merchandise and other business lines.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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These images do not romanticize the West as much as document how difficult, life-sucking and under-appreciated this job can be.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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