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 Of the 102 trophies awarded across the weekend, here are some of the biggest winners. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 But perhaps the biggest winner of the night was Bad Bunny, which earned trophies for Variety Special (Live), Directing, Lighting Design, Music Direction, Sound Mixing, Choreography and Technical Direction. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026 Introduced in 2013 to amp up the drama at the end of the season, drivers and fans found the elimination-style postseason a bit too unpredictable, with the year’s top car on a season-long basis not winning the trophy since 2021. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026 The legendary Spanish marque disappeared from the motorcycle scene decades ago, leaving behind a trail of lightweight two-strokes, racing trophies and enough cult following to keep its name alive long after the factory doors had closed. — Bultaco, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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Domingo arrived on the red carpet in Valentino (30 percent of which is owned by Kering) with jewels by Boucheron, as the Oscar nominee was named the jeweler’s first American ambassador earlier this year.

— Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Each is differentiated by different colors and patterns, but common detailing comes in the form of colorful jewel studs, safety pins, distressed soles and bright orange cheetah print insoles.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewel

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Here, the longtime Santorini local shares why autumn is his favorite time of year—and all the treasures of the off-season.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Beijing is quite happy, for now at least, to watch as the US drains its treasure policing the world’s sea lanes, keeping transnational drug gangs and fraudsters in check, and maintaining global financial stability.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of treasure

Noun

The Nolan Ryan Fan Club might disagree, but even Ryan isn’t staking a claim to that honor.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The Golden Eye Award honors actors and actresses who shape the current cinematic year while also ranking among the most significant performers of their generation.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

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