plural trophies
1
: something gained or given in victory or conquest especially when preserved or mounted as a memorial
2
a
: a memorial of an ancient Greek or Roman victory raised on the field of battle or on the nearest land for a naval victory
b
: a representation of such a memorial (as on a medal)
also
: an architectural ornament representing a group of military weapons
3
: a game animal or fish suitable for mounting as a trophy
—usually used attributively
4
: one that is prized for qualities that enhance prestige or social status
—usually used attributively
a trophy wife
a trophy house
trophy
transitive verb
: nutrition : nurture : growth
dystrophy
Synonyms
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Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
In the post, Jeter uploaded photos of him from the day, including various shots of commentating and another of him posing with the trophy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Dotting the room are other whimsical objects Potter fans will recognize: the Sorting Hat, a Triwizard trophy and Godric Gryffindor’s sword.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Competition figures to be stiff, with Allen, Garvey, Boyer, and Parker past winners of Most Valuable Player trophies and both John and Tiant pitchers who won more than 200 games.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Yet the sight of a fine trophy is still too much for him.
—Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
In the post, Jeter uploaded photos of him from the day, including various shots of commentating and another of him posing with the trophy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Dotting the room are other whimsical objects Potter fans will recognize: the Sorting Hat, a Triwizard trophy and Godric Gryffindor’s sword.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Competition figures to be stiff, with Allen, Garvey, Boyer, and Parker past winners of Most Valuable Player trophies and both John and Tiant pitchers who won more than 200 games.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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trophy
noun
tro·phy
ˈtrō-fē 
plural trophies
1
: something taken from the enemy in victory or conquest especially when kept and displayed as proof of one's bravery or victory
took the enemy's flags as trophies
2
: something given in recognition of a victory or as an award for achievement
a golf trophy
trophied
adjective
-fēd
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