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as in jewels
an asset that brings praise or renown
ancient archaeological treasures that today would never be allowed out of the country of origin
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as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
in thanking them for their contributions, the mayor referred to the volunteers at the homeless shelter as the city's greatest treasures
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as in values
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in stashes
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 treasures
Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Your secondhand shopping treasures are definitely worth showing off.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Books arranged by hue, a ceiling tile bears signatures of students from years past and small treasures hide in corners -- each one marking a moment of pride.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Humanity collectively mourned one of its great cultural treasures.
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Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Small piles of dirt, work going on at night and no permission signs for authorized excavations tipped off officials, according to a spokesperson for the Carabinieri Art Police, a specialized unit dedicated to stopping the theft of Italy’s vast historical treasures.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
But of all her marvelous treasures, none were as versatile as the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, often shortened to simply the Vladimir Circle Tiara or the Vladimir Tiara.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.
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Staff,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
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Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.
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Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Burks treasures the memories of that trip.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
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Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
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Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Your secondhand shopping treasures are definitely worth showing off.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
Books arranged by hue, a ceiling tile bears signatures of students from years past and small treasures hide in corners -- each one marking a moment of pride.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Humanity collectively mourned one of its great cultural treasures.
—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Small piles of dirt, work going on at night and no permission signs for authorized excavations tipped off officials, according to a spokesperson for the Carabinieri Art Police, a specialized unit dedicated to stopping the theft of Italy’s vast historical treasures.
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Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
But of all her marvelous treasures, none were as versatile as the Grand Duchess Vladimir Tiara, often shortened to simply the Vladimir Circle Tiara or the Vladimir Tiara.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
America is turning 250, but not all of its greatest treasures sit behind museum glass.
—
Staff,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.
—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Burks treasures the memories of that trip.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
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Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasures
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Per Town & Country, the movie shows Queen Mary (played by Geraldine James) wearing the topper along with a suite of emerald jewels.
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Family offices turn to him when diversifying into museum-worthy jewels.
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Boutique gems, new offers win the day Elevated VIP-style vacays with truffles, oysters and bubbly are attainable with some tips and tricks.
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In her will, Princess Diana left her gems to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
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The reward is giving a meaningful piece a second life with someone who values it.
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For example, if your company values a good sense of humor or camaraderie between colleagues, let potential candidates know.
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To de-slime his pike, the Griz puts them in a paper grocery bag, then puts that bag in a larger garbage bag, and stashes it all in a cooler.
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.
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The team rode in the parade with trophies and returned to Cook Park after the parade to display their championship awards, greet fans and pose for photo opportunities.
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Davis himself received two trophies as the set’s producer.
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No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
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Attendees could donate to be added to a raffle to win prizes like local restaurant gift cards, travel equipment or experiences like free Santa Cruz Warriors tickets.
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.
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The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
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As of Tuesday morning, the fire at the Boyle Heights Storage Facility, which stores frozen food, is still ongoing, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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“Treasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasures. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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