Synonyms of treasures

treasures 1 of 2

noun

plural of treasure

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewels
• trophies
• attractions
• honors
• highlights
• crown jewels
• glories
• features
• boasts
• prides
• excellences
• credits
• values
• feathers in one's cap
• virtues
• showpieces
• merits
• pièces de résistance
• distinctions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defects
• stains
• disgraces
• blemishes
• stigmas
• blots
• smudges
• horrors
• shames
• slurs
• dishonors
• eyesores
• messes
• frights
• smirches

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gems
• jewels
• prizes
• pearls
• valuables
• plums
• blessings
• finds
• spoils
• catches
• goodies
• windfalls
• brass rings
• booties
• loots
• glories
• golds
• swags
• plunders
• godsends
• treasure troves
• prides
• prize moneys
• jackpots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losers
• lemons

treasures

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of treasure

1

as in values

to hold dear

I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• values
• loves
• appreciates
• enjoys
• prizes
• cherishes
• respects
• admires
• likes
• regards
• relishes
• reverences
• fancies
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• reveres
• revels (in)
• digs
• venerates
• sets store by
• enshrines
• apprizes
• esteems
• caresses
• dotes (on)
• memorializes
• idolizes
• adores
• worships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• despises
• undervalues
• disvalues
• detests
• abhors
• loathes
• abominates
• scouts
• sniffs (at)
• minimizes
• scorns
• disdains
• high-hats
• snubs
• execrates
• slights
• forgets
• depreciates
• neglects
• writes off
• decries
• abandons
• disparages
• puts down
• deprecates
• belittles
• cries down
• kisses off
• bad-mouths

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stashes
• stores
• hoards
• accumulates
• stockpiles
• caches
• collects
• piles
• stows
• conserves
• preserves
• deposits
• sets aside
• acquires
• saves
• lays up
• lays in
• stacks
• squirrels (away)
• salts away
• lays away
• gathers
• keeps
• lays by
• husbands
• assembles
• amasses
• puts by
• scrapes (together)
• heaps
• rounds up
• coffers
• banks
• retains
• reserves
• stocks
• garners
• concentrates
• conceals
• holds
• picks up
• buries
• withholds
• secretes
• sets by
• ensconces

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discards
• ditches
• casts
• dumps
• wastes
• flings (off or away)
• unloads
• throws out
• throws away
• consumes
• squanders
• hands out
• relinquishes
• spends
• runs through
• uses up
• surrenders
• hands over
• jettisons
• blows
• lavishes
• exhausts
• dissipates
• expends
• depletes
• scatters
• impoverishes
• dispels
• misspends
• fritters (away)
• disperses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of treasures

Noun

At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

Ardiyansyah notes that many of Borobudur’s treasures have in the past been removed and taken overseas. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

The real treasures, though, are displayed inside the museum-style glass concierge desk, where artifacts from the original hotel are on loan from the Naples Historical Society. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026

Since 2017, the Antiquities Trafficking Unit has convicted 18 individual traffickers and repatriated over 6,000 cultural treasures to 40 countries. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2026

Browsing these local treasures is a fun way to spend an afternoon. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Top it off with one of Róhe’s signatures—a drapey satin top—and a pendant necklace from their display case of treasures, featuring vintage silver jewelry alongside the house’s contemporary styles. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

There are designer treasures, everyday favorites and plenty of pieces for girls with curves, because style has nothing to do with size and everything to do with vibes. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Its collections include more than 19 million scientific specimens and archival treasures. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Ellison treasures loyalty above all else. — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026

My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 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

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

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