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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
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Missouri Lottery, retailers that sell winning Scratcher and Draw Games tickets receive a bonus that equals 2% of the prize up to $600 by meeting certain game and sales criteria.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Many antique purchases for the store are made through private sales between dealers, but some of Corbett’s favorite and most prized possessions have come from auctions and estate sales.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Winners across nine categories and two special prizes will be announced on September 17, 2026, with an exhibition opening at London's National Maritime Museum the following day.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
According to Missouri Lottery, retailers that sell winning Scratcher and Draw Games tickets receive a bonus that equals 2% of the prize up to $600 by meeting certain game and sales criteria.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Verb
Hostas are beloved perennials prized for their lush, eye-catching foliage and easygoing nature.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Many antique purchases for the store are made through private sales between dealers, but some of Corbett’s favorite and most prized possessions have come from auctions and estate sales.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prize
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there.
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This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
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Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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Fire alarms sounded after a resident pulled the alarm, prompting crews to evacuate buildings as a precaution.
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Sorloth played high, facilitating Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard to rotate wide and pull deeper to get on the ball.
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Francis retained a stake of more than 70%, which Forbes valued at more than $900 million at the time.
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In late May, Cognition raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round that valued the startup at $26 billion, more than doubling its valuation from a September 2025 round.
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On the New Jersey artist’s debut album, a steady stream of screwball ideas coalesce into unexpectedly existential laptop twee gems.
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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Chosen by chefs, industry professionals and journalists and announced in Milan at the end of June, The Best Pizza Awards are not the only recent accolades for local pizza spots.
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One accolade Wester said Harrington doesn’t get enough recognition for?
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William's sixth-great-grandfather was born in Coventry in 1740 and enlisted as a private in the Connecticut militia.
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Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
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“Prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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