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past tense of treasure
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treasured

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of treasured
Adjective
Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism. Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024 Nearly 25 years after the show first premiered, this show is still watched and re-watched regularly and these characters are deeply treasured by fans all around the world. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024 Luxury perfume oils have been treasured for hundreds of years. Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 Environmentalists have countered that federal officials are in the best position to protect land that is treasured by all Americans, not just those in a particular state or community. James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024 Karrenberg reportedly treasured the car for over 17 years, meticulously maintaining it while putting only 16,200 kilometers (just over 10,000 miles) on the odometer. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 The accusation, vague if pointed, rocks her school — and the friendships Alma had long treasured. Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
Verb
  • An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Markets like Europe and Asia’s in particular have really appreciated the sports tourer.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Thailand is America’s oldest ally in Asia whose revered palace historically served as a pillar of conservatism and permanence, as well as a bulwark against the communist fervor engulfing its Southeast Asian neighbors.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Wildlife trafficking of turtles, parrots, and more in Mexico—with most transactions conducted on social media—is threatening the country’s revered biodiversity.
    Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The eight students chosen to present their collections to the esteemed members of the fashion industry were Elena Maria Brugnara, Eleonora Maccarone, Giulia Lin, Martina La Gatta, Regina Branca, Martina Troya Malo, Shreya and Li Xintong.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • On the other hand, White doing Survivor represents a surrender of control that risks jeopardizing an esteemed image (particularly compared to other reality TV contestants).
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025

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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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