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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
Ryan Brennan
april 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Communities are increasingly protesting construction nationwide, with some firms facing lawsuits from longtime landowners who fear that data centers will forever change their most treasured corners of America.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Passengers must bring their own baskets for the search for treasured eggs filled with candies.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Lloyd Webber's score — with lyrics by Eliot, Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe — quickly became one of musical theatre's most treasured compositions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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, 30 Mar. 2026
Yes Beside a frozen lake, Ukraine's security service took us to see one of their most treasured weapons.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All treasured opening-day traditions.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Adjective
Instead, after more than 14 months in the hands of thieves, the golden helmet of Coțofenești — one of Romania’s most treasured artifacts — has been recovered.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Jeff Goldblum, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Communities are increasingly protesting construction nationwide, with some firms facing lawsuits from longtime landowners who fear that data centers will forever change their most treasured corners of America.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Passengers must bring their own baskets for the search for treasured eggs filled with candies.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Lloyd Webber's score — with lyrics by Eliot, Trevor Nunn and Richard Stilgoe — quickly became one of musical theatre's most treasured compositions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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, 30 Mar. 2026
Yes Beside a frozen lake, Ukraine's security service took us to see one of their most treasured weapons.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
All treasured opening-day traditions.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Bernthal may have started as Moss-Bachrach's unknown understudy, but now, the playing fields are level — and it's certainly not lost on either star that reaching such a milestone in one's career with one of their closest friends is something to be treasured.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Prop designer Jennifer Wake adds visual authenticity with vintage items that feel truly treasured across generations.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Iowans despised slavery, treasured 'radical experiment' Thirteen Iowans died and 141 were wounded in the rout of the Union forces at Wilson's Creek.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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At a time when such qualities are more prized (and socially acceptable) than ever, the loafer remains an essential footwear category a century after its creation.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Deadline exclusively reported Crazy Rich Asians scribe Adele Lim would return to work with Disney as director of the third installment of its prized Princess Diaries franchise.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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Mailman said that McMahon valued higher education.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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At the end of Q4, Boeing's commercial backlog was over 6,100 planes, valued at a record $567 billion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, there’s nothing stopping researchers from trying to create traffic setups with even more cars and variables, to try to capture more and more of the information stored in the Kontsevich integral.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Historically, farmers harvested potatoes and then stored them in huge piles at around 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 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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So the fact that people have loved it and people are still watching is really wonderful.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known and loved for both its fashion and food offerings, Selfridges is a full-service department store in the heart of London.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Traditionally with Lamborghini, this means composite panels that can be stashed in the car’s frunk.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The paint was executed by Hitoshi, Hazan’s longtime collaborator and a revered figure in custom automotive paint, who came out of retirement for the project.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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After the Smiths split up in 1987, Johnny Marr became a revered freelance guitar slinger, forming Electronic, guesting on dozens of albums, and serving stints as a member of the Pretenders, Modest Mouse, and The The.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
20 Apr. 2026
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The spa There's no spa on site, but a 1,700-square-foot fitness center and the option of having an in-room Peloton set up (the virtual exercise company's Hudson Yards headquarters is visible from the hotel gym itself) will be much appreciated by fitness gurus.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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There were always local leaders who appreciated his talents, with some on hand Friday to celebrate this homecoming.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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