trophies

plural of trophy

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Recent Examples of trophies Meanwhile, for Argentina, a win would cap a historic and dominant era that has included the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa América trophies and the 2022 Finalissima — all while the team has been led by the global megastar Lionel Messi. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026 The shortlist is drawn up by FIFA’s technical study group and then members of the media vote to decide the winners of these trophies. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Another plan — to hand out trophies to winners in their seats — was also nixed. Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026 Spain is the reigning European champion, and Argentina has won three major international trophies in a row – including, obviously, the last World Cup – with many of the same players in the current side. Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 At her yearly visit to Wimbledon in 2024, Middleton opted for a vibrant purple dress and pointed-toe pumps to present trophies to the winners. Zoe Kaplan, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Nearby, another message invites visitors to add their own trophies to the interactive project. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 Fish that once would’ve been tossed back in the sea had come to be seen as trophies. Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 There’s no need for players to panic in moments of struggle because there’s a man on the bench who knows how to find a way, to win matches and trophies. Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
  • The jewels are in a secure vault with no windows, President of the Louvre Museum Christophe Leribault said, per ABC News.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • The gallery, which once held collections of precious objects and jewels from French royals, is now entirely empty.
    Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Even after decades of excavations by Mel Fisher's expedition, Browne said the Atocha still holds more treasures waiting to be uncovered.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • Metallic gazing balls rested in birdbaths, reflecting it all back and magnifying the cheap treasures.
    Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Reid essentially rose to cult status in the Twin Cities as an undrafted free agent, playing a prominent role in helping the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals and garnering the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honors.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • In the 1950s, according to newspaper archives, NHL captains annually voted on honors such as individual player awards, All-Star teams and the most popular referee.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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