TROPHIES Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

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 By then, Miko, three years older, had a growing collection of tennis-championship trophies. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 The trophies — one for the Tour Championship and one for the FedEx Cup — are up for grabs at the halfway point. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Last year, Bad Bunny was the big winner at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home 11 trophies, including artist of the year. — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 The former win provided Parton and Haskell with trophies for their roles as executive producers, while the latter went to the film’s director/choreographer Debbie Allen. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 The film, which broke the record for Oscar nominations, with 16, and won four trophies, didn’t take best picture — was O’Connell disappointed? — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 None of his timepieces were officially on display, though countless attendees sported them like wrist trophies. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 Works once regarded as marginal or difficult have been transformed into ultra-expensive trophies as wealthy collectors compete for a limited supply of canonical art. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Eto’o was once one of the best players in the world, scoring countless goals and winning major trophies for the likes of Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid. — Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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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
Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

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