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 South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In the 1820s, sterling silver julep cups were often awarded as trophies to first-place jockeys, and the connection between the refreshing sipper and horse racing was born.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Animal hunting trophies, game animal carcasses, and hides are prohibited.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to serving as the de facto launch of Oscar season, the festival’s Golden Lion trophies are some of the most coveted filmmaking awards in the world.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2024 championship rings featured a blue Bronco backed by a pair of Mountain West trophies — naturally, one of the biggest upgrades to the 2025 ring is a third trophy emblazoned on the top of the ring.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The win keeps Bayern, which clinched the Bundesliga title on Saturday, on course for a treble of trophies.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
In the 1820s, sterling silver julep cups were often awarded as trophies to first-place jockeys, and the connection between the refreshing sipper and horse racing was born.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
For much of the season, three trophies would have felt like absolute fantasy.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Animal hunting trophies, game animal carcasses, and hides are prohibited.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
In addition to serving as the de facto launch of Oscar season, the festival’s Golden Lion trophies are some of the most coveted filmmaking awards in the world.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2024 championship rings featured a blue Bronco backed by a pair of Mountain West trophies — naturally, one of the biggest upgrades to the 2025 ring is a third trophy emblazoned on the top of the ring.
—Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
The win keeps Bayern, which clinched the Bundesliga title on Saturday, on course for a treble of trophies.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The main roundhouse that houses the knockout collection of American railroading treasures remains untouched, but parts of the property facing the Pigtown neighborhood are being completely reimagined.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2026
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Located in the middle of archaeological treasures, the boutique hotel is in walking distance of the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Last year’s performance led the Cougars defense and earned him second-team All-Big 12 honors.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Booysen, a streamer and author from South Africa who holds an undergraduate degree in law, honors degree in psychology, and a master’s in neuropsychology, often travels with Donaldson on overseas trips while working remotely as a neuroscience researcher.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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