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

That’s drawn backlash from Democrats who warn of the wholesale disposal of treasured landscapes for commercial gain. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

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

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