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 The world's richest man just got some more hardware for his trophy room. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The social promotion of students and the idea that everybody gets a participation trophy need to go. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026 Victory in Beijing gave him a tour-level trophy for the 21st consecutive season, an Open Era men’s record. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 In a year when there’s a strong chance four different women will carry away the Big Four trophies, Swift will have positioned herself to wind up, once again, as Music’s Biggest Story. — Alan Light, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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Noun

As such, the house’s fragrances are photographed in the same way no matter the price point, with the models wearing jewels.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Ability to flex pricing power The crown jewel of Applied Aerospace’s investment thesis lies in its 87% single-source contract mix.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewel

Noun

Considered the most expensive work in the world at the time of its creation, the book was valued at 2 million francs (about $408,000 in 1961 dollars); today it is considered a French heritage treasure, its value estimated at several million euros.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026
The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

The Hong Kong director, whose classics include Boat People and A Simple Life, previously received Busan’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year honor in 2014 and Venice’s Golden Lion for lifetime achievement in 2020.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
The annual gathering honors Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, which falls on the last weekend of September.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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