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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 Inspired by the Grammy-winning 1997 album of the same name, Buena Vista Social Club was nominated for 11 Tony Awards in 2025, winning five trophies, including best choreography. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Singapore also picked up trophies for its economy class and economy class catering. — Barry Neild, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 MTuckman Media, Capelli and NYU took home trophies across the tournament’s three adult brackets. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 As a player, Carrick knew almost nothing but success as part of club icon Alex Ferguson’s last great squad, winning the Champions League in 2008 and a full set of domestic trophies. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 The musical was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including best musical and nods for Tutty and Pitts, but did not take home any trophies. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 The mockumentary-style series about teachers and their leaders at a public school was nominated for seven trophies this year. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026 Heading into the night, Apple TV was in a good place, and Widow’s Bay continued to win six more trophies throughout the evening, bringing its total to 14. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Bad Bunny won his first career Emmy Award Saturday for his Super Bowl halftime show, which was awarded home seven trophies. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
  1. jewels
  2. treasures
  3. honors
Noun
  • The caliber comprises 180 components and 29 jewels, runs at 3 Hz, and delivers a 38-hour power reserve.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Offering more than jewels and faceted stones is part of the physical expression of the new brand identity, exemplified in the new retail concept introduced in the Paris flagship opened in January.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • And more treasures await in nearby towns like New Preston and Falls Village that have shops filled with both antiques and local craft.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Top it off with one of Róhe’s signatures—a drapey satin top—and a pendant necklace from their display case of treasures, featuring vintage silver jewelry alongside the house’s contemporary styles.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • His father, Brock Johnston, earned all-state honors at Burleson, kicked at the University of Houston and now serves as one of Carver’s mentors.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
  • By my count, 14 different pitchers have started games for the Braves this season; nine of them have done the honors at least five times.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of honors

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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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