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as in treasure
someone or something unusually desirable
in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize
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as in award
something given in recognition of achievement
the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
delighted to be guests at one of her prize dinner parties
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as in to pry
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in to treasure
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prize
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Another gambler recently won a big prize in Florida.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
Black, red, and silver maples can be tapped for syrup, but sugar maples are prized for their production of the sweetest sap.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Each business along the route will also have one golden egg, which will qualify teams for top-tier prizes.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Another gambler recently won a big prize in Florida.
—Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
These dramatic peaks set a strong tone for a wine country getaway in Central Otago, which is prized for its award-winning wines.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
Black, red, and silver maples can be tapped for syrup, but sugar maples are prized for their production of the sweetest sap.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize
Noun
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Astin, Plimpton, Green, Feldman, Davi, and Pantoliano joined Josh Brolin and Ke Huy Quan in hunting down the trusty ship of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willy, hoping to happen on some treasure to secure their families' futures.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But my treasure was working in the adult timeline with all those amazing women my age.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For the deluxe to arrive after awards season makes perfect sense on paper.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her military career spans deployments in the Pacific and Persian Gulf as a helicopter pilot, command of a joint reconstruction team in Afghanistan, and a Bronze Star award.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rear space is excellent, with plenty of legroom and headroom, accentuated by the panoramic sunroof.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Among the millions of film and video works collected within the world’s archives, there exists an unseen tapestry of remarkable, astonishing and often unseen gems found on a multitude of sources—film and video formats of all shapes and sizes.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2025
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Lot 22 is an absolute gem for anyone following the vintage Rolex market.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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While that milestone would later be surpassed by Toy Story 3, Shrek also received other accolades, including two Academy Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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This week, the song earns yet another accolade, helping Rosé inch closer to a milestone no one from her part of the world has achieved before.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rare things in life aren't just a rare watches or rare jewels.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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