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 guitar has a hole in it from when one of Chapman’s GMA Dove Awards trophies fell from the top shelf of his studio and landed on the guitar (the trophy itself is also on display alongside his guitar).
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Being sacked by Chelsea and then West Ham in less than three years is slightly different to winning league and European trophies and being a statue-level hero at three different clubs, or taking England to two major finals and making the national team likeable again.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Winning two trophies would make 2025 arguably the most successful season in the team’s history.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Having failed to win any of the three trophies the team played for so far this year, Inter Miami is highly motivated to repeat as Supporters’ Shield champions and win the first MLS Cup in club history.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Dembélé had another brilliant season for the French giants, helping lead PSG to trophies galore, including the European treble of the Champions League, Ligue 1 and French Cup titles.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Winning trophies is a significant part of fulfilling the vision in that equation.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.
—Diane Shaffer, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
Newkirk remembered how Goodall helped PETA in several campaigns, including stopping UPS from shipping animal trophies and calling for the closure of marine theme park SeaWorld.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Being sacked by Chelsea and then West Ham in less than three years is slightly different to winning league and European trophies and being a statue-level hero at three different clubs, or taking England to two major finals and making the national team likeable again.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Winning two trophies would make 2025 arguably the most successful season in the team’s history.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Having failed to win any of the three trophies the team played for so far this year, Inter Miami is highly motivated to repeat as Supporters’ Shield champions and win the first MLS Cup in club history.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Dembélé had another brilliant season for the French giants, helping lead PSG to trophies galore, including the European treble of the Champions League, Ligue 1 and French Cup titles.
—David Close, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Winning trophies is a significant part of fulfilling the vision in that equation.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.
—Diane Shaffer, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
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The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Radiance and Reverie concludes with an interview with Lane, who talks about pivoting to jewels from his career as an artist by turning trash on the street into treasure.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many communities choose a historic building to become the repository of the city’s historical treasures.—
Del Mar Historical Society,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Some French cultural treasures remained beyond the reach of the Germans.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His father, Gary McKinley, earned all-America honors at Dayton University, playing defensive back for a Flyers team that went 11-0 in 1996.—
Steve Lyttle,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pinnick will start at Cal Poly after earning Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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