TROPHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

trophy

noun

ˈtrō-fē

Definition of trophy

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 Ronaldo helped Portugal reach new level Before Ronaldo debuted for Portugal by replacing Luís Figo in a 2003 friendly against Kazakhstan, Portugal never had won any major trophies. — Tales Azzoni, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026 His work can be both a million-dollar trophy and a teenager’s trinket. — Julie Brener Davich, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026 At the evening ceremony, where each director received a trophy and a cash prize of JPY1 million ($6,400), Rasoulof closed his acceptance speech by wishing for peace soon, not only in Iran but around the world. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 Alas, Schlittler was not a top-three vote-getter for the trophy. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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The South Korean star is captured in a demure Safari top or leather blazer donning jewels from Damiani’s Belle Époque and Belle Époque Reel collections, including the signature cross pendent.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness puts Maryland on an international stage every May.

— TK Kuegler, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

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To defend us all from another generation's youth, treasure and opportunity squandered at the altar of endless war.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
An amateur historian has stumbled upon a provocative clue to the enduring mystery of what became of a notorious pirate who raided a royal Indian treasure ship centuries ago, implicating a co-conspirator whose name is familiar to many New Yorkers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of treasure

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Tapestry's recognition also adds to a growing collection of national honors earned by Minnesota food businesses.

— CBS News, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Jacoby will compete for regional Teacher of the Year honors through the central states, followed by a national competition next fall.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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