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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
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The latest discovery isn't the first time that modern construction projects have yielded historical treasures in Europe.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Shops carry all sorts of treasures, including vintage toys, books, decor, clothing, and novelty gifts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
For the first time since King Tut’s tomb was discovered in 1922, all of the pharaoh’s treasures will be stored in one place.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Access the park by snorkeling or diving, or via a glass-bottom boat, before heading to the offshoot site in neighboring Carriacou, hidden among the reefs of an island renowned for its treasures beneath the surface.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The latest discovery isn't the first time that modern construction projects have yielded historical treasures in Europe.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Shops carry all sorts of treasures, including vintage toys, books, decor, clothing, and novelty gifts.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
In the 1930s, amid fears the palace collection would be seized by Japan’s Imperial Army, many of the treasures were evacuated to other cities and spent years on the road, sometimes hidden in temples and caves on the way.
—Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
That November 2013 visit led to a weeklong FBI seizure in April 2014 that captured worldwide attention as people questioned how and why a nonagenarian Hoosier, considered a pillar of his community, hoarded cultural treasures for so long while evading the law.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
For the first time since King Tut’s tomb was discovered in 1922, all of the pharaoh’s treasures will be stored in one place.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasures
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Archival jewels from Fred Leighton elevated the look.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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Luxury businesses that helped customers evade sales and use taxes by shipping empty boxes out of the city, while delivering the art, jewels, or other expensive items to million-dollar homes and offices.—
Randall Fox,
New York Daily News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Below, browse through cool-girl winter pants from Aritzia, Quince, Mango, and Zara, just to name a few gems.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 5-foot-10, 185-pound defensive back is known for his versatility — something defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero values highly.—
Alex Zietlow
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Chip-resistant and rich in color, OPI’s Nail Lacquer is a mainstay in nail salons and our own beauty stashes alike.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
18 Nov. 2025
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More than music In a corner of his studio, Hinds stashes a collection of drums that are all different shapes and sizes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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Entry fee is $10 with a chance to win trophies and door prizes.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thirteen World Series trophies have been won under the past two CBAs preceded by a full offseason.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their popularity isn’t from winning expensive prizes, or because competitions pay big.—
Anna Rahmanan,
thehustle.co,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mike Tomlin loves to run the football and play the field position game but the Texans have held eight of their last 11 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers also highlighted that the key to improving batteries is increasing the amount of active material — the component that stores energy and impacts battery performance — in the electrodes.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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The website never sees or stores it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Treasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasures. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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