as in jewels
an asset that brings praise or renown
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Recent Examples of trophies
Entry fee is $10 with a chance to win trophies and door prizes.
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The first season earned 13 Emmy nominations and won five — best drama; drama casting; and acting trophies for Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and Shawn Hatosy.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
The new year brings a new set of trophies for the UConn men’s hockey team and they’re lined up on the horizon.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Season 1 of The Pitt cleaned up at the 2025 Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Drama Series and earning trophies for cast members Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2009-10, Crosby won the first of his two Rocket Richard trophies with 51 goals.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Last year’s recipient of the Hart and Vezina trophies, Connor Hellebuyck, returned well ahead of schedule from knee surgery.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 9 Jan. 2026
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
The first season earned 13 Emmy nominations and won five — best drama; drama casting; and acting trophies for Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and Shawn Hatosy.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
The new year brings a new set of trophies for the UConn men’s hockey team and they’re lined up on the horizon.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Season 1 of The Pitt cleaned up at the 2025 Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Drama Series and earning trophies for cast members Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
In 2009-10, Crosby won the first of his two Rocket Richard trophies with 51 goals.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Last year’s recipient of the Hart and Vezina trophies, Connor Hellebuyck, returned well ahead of schedule from knee surgery.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The 37-year-old Stafford received 31 first-place votes to Maye’s 18 to earn All-Pro honors for the first time in his 17-year career.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Both have since combined for three first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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