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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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Kayak through a mangrove forest A welcome juxtaposition to the sleek skyscrapers and cosmopolitan cityscape, the Mangrove National Park is one of Abu Dhabi’s most treasured ecological assets.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Charlotte residents and visitors seeking a world-class art attraction need look no further than the Mint Museum, North Carolina’s first art museum and one of the Queen City’s most treasured institutions.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Another treasured library is the elegant King João’s Library (Biblioteca Joanina), at the University of Coimbra in Portugal.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
The song draws on the biblical tale of Joseph and his treasured garment, the coat of many colors.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
After all, many of our most treasured meals are past down from her recipe box.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Even places where regulators have reported progress have been getting dirtier instead of cleaner, reporters found, including parts of the Lagoon and several treasured springs.
—Bethany Barnes, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
But the declining population of sparrows, seeds, butterflies and wildflowers that Peg has long treasured are just part of the increasingly bleak situation in her rural Wisconsin community.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Anything treasured or one-of-a-kind is best kept elsewhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Leeds United fans would have treasured a win over Manchester United more than any other this season and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road was undoubtedly a great opportunity.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The sushi rice is treated with akazu red vinegar, treasured by sushi enthusiasts, and that and the fish are often enough for a transporting bite.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
As a New Yorker herself, Bellizzi treasured envisioning the cramped Lower East Side milieu that opens the film.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
While applying her makeup in a get-ready-with-me video, the content creator shared the touching story behind one of her most treasured pieces of jewelry.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Kayak through a mangrove forest A welcome juxtaposition to the sleek skyscrapers and cosmopolitan cityscape, the Mangrove National Park is one of Abu Dhabi’s most treasured ecological assets.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Charlotte residents and visitors seeking a world-class art attraction need look no further than the Mint Museum, North Carolina’s first art museum and one of the Queen City’s most treasured institutions.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Another treasured library is the elegant King João’s Library (Biblioteca Joanina), at the University of Coimbra in Portugal.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—Keith McNally, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
The song draws on the biblical tale of Joseph and his treasured garment, the coat of many colors.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
After all, many of our most treasured meals are past down from her recipe box.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Even places where regulators have reported progress have been getting dirtier instead of cleaner, reporters found, including parts of the Lagoon and several treasured springs.
—Bethany Barnes, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
While dingoes are treasured, they’re also acknowledged as dangerous.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
However, his Patek Philippe Nautilus, which was gifted from his father and was worth £120,000,, was his most treasured.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Jan. 2026
But the declining population of sparrows, seeds, butterflies and wildflowers that Peg has long treasured are just part of the increasingly bleak situation in her rural Wisconsin community.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Anything treasured or one-of-a-kind is best kept elsewhere.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s a broad consensus among them that these Baroque-era jewels are heirlooms to be treasured and gently ushered into the modern world without ripping out their soul.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Leeds United fans would have treasured a win over Manchester United more than any other this season and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road was undoubtedly a great opportunity.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The sushi rice is treated with akazu red vinegar, treasured by sushi enthusiasts, and that and the fish are often enough for a transporting bite.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
As a New Yorker herself, Bellizzi treasured envisioning the cramped Lower East Side milieu that opens the film.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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Both were created to satisfy rigorous homologation standards and have since become some of the most prized and collectable Ferraris ever built.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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The active New York Mets acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee on Wednesday night in a trade that sent two prized young players to the Brewers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Diana Butler Bass, a historian and author of the popular Substack newsletter The Cottage, said Yancey embodied an evangelical Christianity that valued grace and respect for different opinions.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, Cyera was valued at $6 billion in its seventh funding round.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Carbon stored in standing trees is released immediately, and regrowth can take decades to offset the emissions.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, nearly 20 years later, her story of loss — and hope restored with the birth of triplets in 2008 — continues to resonate with a community who loved her then, and now.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was an avid outdoorsman who loved getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the gun and how it got stashed in the wall of the brewery.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, after being sweated in custody for two-plus months and seeking a modicum of clemency for his upcoming legal proceeding, Murphy finally led the authorities to a bus locker in Miami, where the Star of India and a few other jewels from the heist had been stashed.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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One of the most revered anime, Gundam pioneered the sci-fi subgenre known as mecha, IP that centers on giant fighting robots.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set in a fantasy world of towns built around specific holidays, Jack Skellington (Chris Sarandon) is the revered Pumpkin King of Halloween Town.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Black History Activities for Younger Kids Here are some examples of Black history activities that can be appreciated by families of younger children all year long.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sonny appreciated that Pretti comforted and cared for Kimberly, too.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investors who hoarded cash last year and sat out of bonds missed out on sweet returns – but there is still time to capture some opportunities in 2026.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Court papers said Gerlach hoarded more than 100 sets of human remains in his home.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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