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
Beyoncé garnered the trophies for Favorite Country Album and Favorite Female Country Artist — marking the first time the 11-time AMA winner won in the country music category.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has been at the club all weekend, watching the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday and handing out trophies to a group of boys in the annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
It was nominated for 19 Emmys and won nine, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and clinched trophies in all four of its nominated acting categories.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
Spurs have some very good players who have never looked like themselves this year, senior pros who joined the club to compete for trophies and play in the Champions League, not scrap along with Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at the wrong end of the table.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Also starring Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake, the season was met with critical acclaim and won eight Emmys, including acting trophies for Yeun and Wong as well as the Best Limited Series award.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The storied program has also advanced to nine straight Northern California title games, with seven wins, and claimed 12 consecutive Oakland Athletic League trophies.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Over the last eight seasons, no team has won more trophies or played in more CONCACAF finals than LAFC.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2026
Defending champion Rory McIlroy has been at the club all weekend, watching the Augusta National Women's Amateur on Saturday and handing out trophies to a group of boys in the annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Sunday.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
It was nominated for 19 Emmys and won nine, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and clinched trophies in all four of its nominated acting categories.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
Spurs have some very good players who have never looked like themselves this year, senior pros who joined the club to compete for trophies and play in the Champions League, not scrap along with Nottingham Forest and West Ham United at the wrong end of the table.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Also starring Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, and Patti Yasutake, the season was met with critical acclaim and won eight Emmys, including acting trophies for Yeun and Wong as well as the Best Limited Series award.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The storied program has also advanced to nine straight Northern California title games, with seven wins, and claimed 12 consecutive Oakland Athletic League trophies.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Over the last eight seasons, no team has won more trophies or played in more CONCACAF finals than LAFC.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.
—Rina Nakano, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
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Lucy Punch dazzles in jewels at The Audacity premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The classic look, complete with structured shoulders and a high neck, was paired with old Hollywood hair and jewels, and brought her one-of-one class to the Paris premiere of the film.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The public is invited to look for hidden treasures on nickel, quarter and diem tables or try their luck with a raffle.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her sister, sophomore Sayler Peck, is also a standout player and earned TABC All-Region honors and a spot on the Star-Telegram All-Area Team.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Mavs didn’t back down despite Leonard adding to his case for All-NBA honors with 34 points – his 55th consecutive game of at least 20 points – on 11-of-19 shooting from the field (6 for 10 from 3-point range).—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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