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
Think avocado toast, participation trophies, and side parts.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lady Gaga, who came in with 12 nominations, was the night’s biggest winner, earning four Moon Person trophies total.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Carey’s addition of the Video Vanguard Award to her shelf of trophies puts in company with recent recipients Katy Perry, Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna and Janet Jackson.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Getty Images At night one of the two-night 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which is the precursor to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, Apple TV+’s The Studio emerged as the top winner, with nine trophies (including Bryan Cranston for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That year, the Martin classic won Best Pop Video, Best Dance Video, and a trio of International Viewers’ Choice trophies.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Dances With Wolves won seven trophies in all that night.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Lady Gaga, who came in with 12 nominations, was the night’s biggest winner, earning four Moon Person trophies total.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Carey’s addition of the Video Vanguard Award to her shelf of trophies puts in company with recent recipients Katy Perry, Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna and Janet Jackson.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Getty Images At night one of the two-night 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which is the precursor to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, Apple TV+’s The Studio emerged as the top winner, with nine trophies (including Bryan Cranston for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series).
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
That year, the Martin classic won Best Pop Video, Best Dance Video, and a trio of International Viewers’ Choice trophies.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025
She’s currently tied with Beyoncé—also nominated at this year’s awards—for the most Video Music Awards wins, with 30 Moon Men trophies to her name.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Dances With Wolves won seven trophies in all that night.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophies
Noun
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Angela also developed a proprietary RAVN claw setting, which her setter often uses on the brand’s jewels.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Carey continued to rock the jewels all night.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Secondhand treasures can easily add a touch of mystery to your holiday decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mara Brock Akil is set to receive one of the industry’s highest honors at this year’s Hollywood Confidential, where the trailblazing writer and producer will be celebrated with the ICON Award.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Michelle graduated with honors from Florida International University and was a 2025 National Press Foundation Covering Workplace Mental Health fellow and a 2020-2021 Poynter-Koch Media & Journalism fellow.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Trophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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