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

Having grown up in a third-generation immigrant household, Lenae says her relationship to her Panamanian grandparents is one of the most treasured in her life. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Like many travelers with cameras, my Canon AE-1 became the sweet companion behind some of my most treasured photographs. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

At one point, the fires forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate — some have since returned to find treasured memories turned to ashes. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Kenzo took out his treasured olive-brown Mashiko ware teacup and went into the kitchen. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

The Oscar-winning actor, 39, stars as the titular Thomas Crown, a billionaire who decides to relieve his boredom with a heist of a treasured painting, in a thrilling first glimpse of the 2027 film. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

For decades, these iconic places and many others have graced the UNESCO World Heritage List, a collection of the planet’s most treasured natural and cultural sites. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Share these with the next generation to pass on a treasured part of our culture. — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

In New Orleans, no one does authentic Creole better than these eight treasured spots. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 July 2026

Verb

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

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