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 Europe’s teams routinely dominate and win FIFA trophies like the men’s World Cup and Club World Cup that are its biggest revenue earners. — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 Baresi is regarded as an AC Milan icon, having spent his entire 20-year career with the club, winning six Serie A titles and three top European trophies, and captaining the team for 15 seasons before retiring in 1997. — CNN Money, 31 July 2026 History tells us the managers who stay locked in while everyone else pivots toward football draft prep are the ones hoisting trophies come October. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Billabong hired Roberts to do paintings for the Pipeline Masters trophies on surfboards – Slater winning twice through the years. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 The Kansas City People’s Choice Awards has become more than a night for handing out trophies. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Ahead of hosting the Emmy Awards together in 2024, Dan reflected on the trophies’ constant presence in their family home. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 The superstar has won 14 trophies from more than 50 career nominations, and both figures will likely increase when the contenders for the 2027 ceremony are announced. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Arafat’s office is covered floor to ceiling in diplomas, medals and trophies. — Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
  1. jewels
  2. treasures
  3. honors
Noun
  • As wildfires continue to rage across southern France, George and Amal Clooney are facing the possible loss of one of the crown jewels of their $50 million property portfolio.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026
Definition of jewels
Noun
  • An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Several of these have yielded extraordinary treasures, many of which are on display at the town’s dazzling National Museum.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • He was named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and drew preseason All-American honors.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones earned MVP honors off the bench with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists, narrowly missing just the second triple-double in All-Star Game history.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of honors

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