trophies

noun

plural of trophy
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 The 41-year-old is widely considered one of the best players in history, winning five Ballon d’Or awards in addition to a host of major trophies and record-breaking achievements. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 Some people will be wondering why Spurs could not command a bigger fee for their captain who only signed a new long-term contract last year and has won multiple trophies at international level. — Jay Harris, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Everyone gets a medal, and the winners get trophies and scholarship checks. — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 There will be awards and trophies for first-, second- and third-place winners, raffles, food and drinks. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 The doors on each cabinet lining the tapered hallway had been removed from their hinges, and the open shelves displayed empty wine bottles like youth sports trophies. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 The series has been critically acclaimed, winning 13 Emmy Awards, including back-to-back trophies for outstanding comedy series in 2021 and 2022. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 As with sport, the teams that lift trophies are rarely those with the biggest individual stars alone. — David Morel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 While the trophies are nice, the handlers repeatedly returned to the friendships built around the sport. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
  1. jewels
  2. treasures
  3. honors
Noun
  • These programs,the crown jewels of public diplomacy, also happen to be cheap.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Though most wouldn’t associate diamonds with crystal healing, Huang says the rare jewels—which Aries and Taurus both count among their birthstones—actually hold a meaning of their own.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • And midcentury Italian treasures, like the Osvaldo Borsani floor lamp in the living room with an ivy motif creeping up its base, add a touch of glamour.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing like the thrill of scouring thrift store racks, not just for rare treasures but for everyday staples like clothing and housewares.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Miller also asked Marco Rubio who his favorite rapper is, and the secretary of state gave the honors to Tupac.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of honors

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