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

In this exclusive excerpt, Austin discusses her decision to part with everything, and the process of combing through the home and finding the treasures Mercury left behind. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026

Clark had recently purchased her dream home, built in 1900, so her aunt Jan saw the perfect destination for some of the special and otherwise unclaimed treasures. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Visitors can browse apparel, artisan goods, baked treats, and boutique treasures to handmade crafts, home décor, home fragrances, jewelry, permanent jewelry, glass art, wood art, candles, stationery, vintage finds, and much more. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The show includes handwritten letters, childhood treasures, historical documents, and, of course, jewelry and some of the most famous pieces from her wardrobe—those that in some way defined her style and have become memorable pieces over time. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026

The 200-room property is a short walk from some of the city's historic treasures, but it's surrounded by peaceful gardens, a resort pool, and outdoor terraces for drinking and dining. — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Forget caviar; these wild treasures can cost upwards of 3,000 euros per kilogram. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Where To Shop Meander The Seminole Heights Neighborhood If independent shops and boutiques are more your speed, Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood is filled with treasures waiting to be discovered. — Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 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