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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
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
One of San Diego’s most beloved public treasures should remain freely accessible to all residents and families, not turned into another revenue source.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There are, as usual, treasures lurking in the gathering of films being offered at this year’s Doc10 documentary film festival.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
All three suspects are residents of Heerhugowaard in North Holland and are charged with blowing up a museum door before making off with the golden treasures in January 2025.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Ready to curate your own wardrobe full of thrifted treasures?
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The traveling exhibition was inspired by the 1975-1976 Bicentennial Freedom Train, which toured the country with national historic treasures, including the original Louisiana Purchase Treaty.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Located in downtown Gordonsville, Cavallo offers creative framing solutions for a variety of treasures.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
However, the best mode of transportation to truly witness the forest’s treasures and explore is on foot.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Lighthouse Gifts and Sugarbritches have the kind of beachy treasures, souvenirs, and quirky finds that make visitors want to browse for hours.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
One of San Diego’s most beloved public treasures should remain freely accessible to all residents and families, not turned into another revenue source.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There are, as usual, treasures lurking in the gathering of films being offered at this year’s Doc10 documentary film festival.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
All three suspects are residents of Heerhugowaard in North Holland and are charged with blowing up a museum door before making off with the golden treasures in January 2025.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Ready to curate your own wardrobe full of thrifted treasures?
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The traveling exhibition was inspired by the 1975-1976 Bicentennial Freedom Train, which toured the country with national historic treasures, including the original Louisiana Purchase Treaty.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Located in downtown Gordonsville, Cavallo offers creative framing solutions for a variety of treasures.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
—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.
—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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The ring was featured in Garrard's catalogue Diana chose her engagement ring from a selection of jewels in a catalogue from Garrard's, a longstanding royal jeweler.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The guide spans decades-old gems like The Diamond and Lupie’s alongside spots like Bird Pizzeria and Fin & Fino, proving Charlotte’s food diversity rivals any major city.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Destin, Florida Destin is one of the gems of Florida’s Emerald Coast.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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Safety is often an underrated position in the NFL, and the Panthers typically have filled it with role players rather than potential stars (although Tre’von Moehrig’s $51-million contract proves that this regime values it more than previous ones have).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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If a team values elite size at cornerback then Delane could potentially fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might be adding a couple more trophies to his collection.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Many of its players have won big trophies in the past and stars such as Haaland and Rayan Cherki look to be having fun with it.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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But its grand opening ceremony is set to invite the community out to experience the restaurant’s neighborhood atmosphere with various festivities, including a Plinko game for chances to win exclusive merchandise and prizes, the news release said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 20 Years lottery game has three top prizes, and two have yet to be claimed.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rarely do two such defining voices of the podcasting industry share the same stage, making this a truly unmissable moment for anyone who loves the art of the interview.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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