as in jewel
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 trophy
Soldiers took body parts as trophies and paraded them through the streets of Denver.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Some of the evening’s more revealing results came well below the headline trophy lots, where collectors competed for historically important works that also carried the potential to reset artist markets.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Cody Johnson poses with his Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year trophies onstage after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on May 17.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The best trophy ranches don't just borrow the language of the West.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Some of the evening’s more revealing results came well below the headline trophy lots, where collectors competed for historically important works that also carried the potential to reset artist markets.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Cody Johnson poses with his Male Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year trophies onstage after the ACM Awards in Las Vegas on May 17.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The best trophy ranches don't just borrow the language of the West.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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The 1 3/16-mile long race is the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alexis Corbière and Alexandre Portier, the French MPs overseeing the government commission investigating the shocking October 19, 2025, Louvre jewel heist, have accused the museum of deprioritizing security at the museum.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme hunts for vintage treasure.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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In the series, an ex-treasure-hunter and descendent of a famous pirate uncovers a lost diary that could lead to the mysterious and powerful Emperor’s Stone.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Recognition from the annual honors often provides a significant box office boost for Broadway productions and can help sustain ticket sales through the competitive spring season.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Sam Gilliam Award was established in 2023 with funding from the Sam Gilliam Foundation and its president, Annie Gawlak, Gilliam’s widow, in honor of the late artist.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 May 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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