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Recent Examples of trophy The 12-year-old won a trophy, a $4,000 cash prize, and an automatic bid to the 2026 National Spanish Spelling Bee to defend her title. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025 More Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images The Seattle Sounders are one of the proudest clubs in MLS, with two MLS Cups on their resume, as well as four U.S. Open Cups and one Supporters' Shield trophy. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 Curtis took home the trophy for that part last year thanks to that impressive Christmas episode. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 31 July 2025 All the Current has to do is match Orlando’s record the whole way through, and the team would clinch the NWSL Shield — the trophy for the best record in the regular season — with two games left to play. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for trophy
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Noun
  • Wishing you a weekend full of sweet jams, meaningful jewels, family sing-alongs, and wall to wall jokes.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Although the German outfit will unearth another jewel, this model often takes you so far in challenging the best.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.
    Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Riding in the Royal Procession of the Royal Ascot is a prominent honor and Harriet's carriage debut sparked speculation of an imminent engagement.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Today, the booth is decorated in his honor and boasts the same blue and tan vinyl benches The King sat on.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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