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verb

past tense of treasure
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Recent Examples of treasured
Adjective
Some people love them (eating cold pizza while standing in front of the fridge is a treasured pastime of mine). Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026 Her most treasured roles were that of wife and mother, Clint says. Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Failing to the top Of the 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence, Gwinnett’s is the most treasured today. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 But all of that can go right out the window with improper storage, turning your treasured cheese into a dried-out or moldy disappointment. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 This was going to be the place that stored America's most treasured documents. ABC News, 28 June 2026 From her famous sapphire engagement ring to treasured pearl pieces and watches, each jewel carries a fascinating history. Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026 What is your most treasured possession? Rupaul, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Although it’s credited to the core duo of Shabason and Krgovich, Four Days in June leans on a community of treasured collaborators; some are longtime members of the duo’s Toronto cohort and others outsiders dropping by. Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
Verb
The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice. Jeremy David Engels, The Conversation, 23 June 2026 The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham. Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters. Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026 It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
Adjective
  • This dispute, played out in a series of chats on WhatsApp, is over a real estate deal that could be worth hundreds of millions on a prized slice of the private island in Biscayne Bay.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • If Germany were a corporation, Freddy would be a super-influencer and a prized asset.
    Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • In April 2022, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK banned the export to Russia of luxury items valued over £250 ($330), including art and antiques.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026
  • Tiny valued Letterboxd at $50 million back then and is now seeking a valuation of $250 million.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • The district, which plans to send out an inspector, could determine whether wind carrying coal dust stored nearby may be contaminating the sugar.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Boxes of food were stored on the floor at the salad prep area and main expo line.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • According to the couple’s daughter, like Pearl, Cotliar loved being a grandparent and kept folders with photos and accomplishments of his grandchildren.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Renee Nicole Good, a mother of three who loved to sing and write poetry, was shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis in January.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Marquis says Kidd also stashed valuables elsewhere, including Connecticut and Rhode Island.
    Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • That means that the publicly available fund spending numbers don’t always capture what schools might have stashed away in their accounts.
    Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The rabbits, however, divided their forces and swarmed both flanks of the coach (a move Napoleon surely could have appreciated).
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • Caparelli-Ruff said the office appreciated working with the County Board to receive bipartisan support for school safety improvements.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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