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

Their life revolved around simple pleasures, including treasures Rowley got from the charity bins outside public places. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Here's what to know about one of Europe's most significant historical treasures. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026

In return, the British Museum will loan treasures from the Sutton Hoo hoard — artifacts from a 7th century Anglo Saxon ship burial — and other items to museums in Normandy. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Fresh from the coast, this intricate 3D manicure is covered in shells, starfish, octopus, and other seaside treasures, all in a dreamy palette of ocean blue, white, and sandy terracotta. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 July 2026

Much of that praise is thanks to its rich history, artistic treasures, and delicious food and wine, which often comes from the nearby hills of Chianti and Montalcino. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Guests were handed raffle tickets for designer handbags, Cartier watches and other treasures fit for royalty. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Elsewhere in France’s southwest region, yet another museum fell victim to thieves, who made off this time with archaeological treasures in silver and gold from the Gallic and Roman period, reports Le Journal des Arts. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

These treasures wash ashore year-round, with Caspersen Beach considered one of the best places to search. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 6 July 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