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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
Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers say the burying of the hoard is not a mystery, but why the community never came back for their treasured items is another thing entirely.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Our state’s traditional treasured salmon fishing, stretching from Morro Bay to the Oregon border, is in danger as never before.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Dale, who was closeted at the time of his death, leaves behind notes stashed inside his treasured first-edition books hinting that his wife (Jeanne Tripplehorn) may have had something to do with his ostensible suicide.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
This part of the exhibition will feature treasured paintings in the PMA’s collection in addition to major loans such as Frida Kahlo's My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree) (1936).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
The history, the treasured traditions and the profound reasons the organizations were founded in the first place?
—Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Researchers say the burying of the hoard is not a mystery, but why the community never came back for their treasured items is another thing entirely.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Our state’s traditional treasured salmon fishing, stretching from Morro Bay to the Oregon border, is in danger as never before.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Dale, who was closeted at the time of his death, leaves behind notes stashed inside his treasured first-edition books hinting that his wife (Jeanne Tripplehorn) may have had something to do with his ostensible suicide.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
This part of the exhibition will feature treasured paintings in the PMA’s collection in addition to major loans such as Frida Kahlo's My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree) (1936).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Our overseas relatives followed her example, connecting through regular emails and calls and supporting Amber, who treasured their infrequent visits back to Australia.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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Records of boxwood plantings date back to the 1700s, and Ohio nurseries' boxwood inventory is valued at over $200 million, the blog reports, citing the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Intel had always championed its democratic ways, where employees were expected to reach out directly to senior leadership with ideas, and their input was valued, said ex-employees.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Cryptocurrency is stored in a digital wallet, which can be online, on a computer or on an external hard drive, according to the Federal Trade Commission.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Food stored where exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, when his parents moved from their country home in the 1990s, his father's prized garlic was left behind on the property.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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Saint-Domingue quickly became France’s most prized overseas possession, producing more sugar, coffee, cotton, and indigo than any other colony in the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The former first lady loved her pearl jewelry, and regularly paired the pieces with Chanel suits, shift dresses and evening gowns.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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For anyone who’s loved the brand’s beds, this pillow offers a more compact (but no less luxurious) way to bring Tempur-Pedic’s signature comfort into your nightly routine.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For inquisitive minds stashed in MLB front offices the Rockies represent an untapped opportunity and a riveting research project.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Upon arriving at the home, responding officers discovered the body of a newborn baby wrapped in a towel and put in a trash bag that had been stashed away in Snelling's closet.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, from the back end of the secondary, Byard, the 10th-year safety and team captain, appreciated a player investing daily to better himself.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Josephine appreciated its open layout.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The home was hoarded, covered in refuse and infested with insects.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
23 Sep. 2025
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In 1907, banks hoarded cash, freezing credit and forcing fire sales.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The names were common, but for good reason, as the Hasmonean priestly family was so revered.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gus Van Sant, the revered director of films such as Good Will Hunting and Milk, will be honored later this fall with the Precious Gem Award at the Miami Film Festival GEMS event.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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