1
as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize
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2
as in awards
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 extracts
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pries
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
trying to prize apart the jammed gears
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as in treasures
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prizes
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Globes have grappled with how to do justice to these two awards on a show that is already packed with prizes for both film and television.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE Foundation, a nonprofit that runs competitions with $500 million in prizes designed to spur new ideas on how to tackle environmental challenges.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 350,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2025 Ig Nobel prizes.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
This office can cash prizes of any amount.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
The contest, which awards prizes worth more than $45,000, attracted 430 film submissions from students attending more than 53 schools across California.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Atashzar’s work dovetails perfectly with the work of other researchers at NYU Tandon, which prizes interdisciplinary work without the silos of traditional departments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Noun
When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Globes have grappled with how to do justice to these two awards on a show that is already packed with prizes for both film and television.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Anousheh Ansari is the CEO of XPRIZE Foundation, a nonprofit that runs competitions with $500 million in prizes designed to spur new ideas on how to tackle environmental challenges.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
More than 350,000 other Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
—Don Sweeney, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2025 Ig Nobel prizes.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
This office can cash prizes of any amount.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Pause That Pays Off In an enterprise culture that prizes velocity—faster OKRs, quicker check-ins, shorter alignment cycles—this approach was counterintuitive.
—Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The Las Vegas formula of maximalism—24/7 noise, crowds, queues, and constant spend—clashes with a mood that prizes sleep, space, and self-regulation.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Our culture prizes individual dignity, personal freedom, and the right to dream.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
The contest, which awards prizes worth more than $45,000, attracted 430 film submissions from students attending more than 53 schools across California.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Atashzar’s work dovetails perfectly with the work of other researchers at NYU Tandon, which prizes interdisciplinary work without the silos of traditional departments.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
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Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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Robust expansion and awards campaign to come with engagements in LA and San Francisco next weekend, expanding to the top 25 markets in early October.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 2025
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But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take the quiz here … RUINED SPLENDOR – Ancient estate tied to group in Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During its run, This Is Us was nominated 39 times at the Emmy Awards, winning four accolades overall.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Over the last decade, Through Her Lens has supported upwards of 50 films as well as hundreds of women and nonbinary writers, producers and directors, who Rosenthal noted have gone on to different distribution deals and accolades across various platforms.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
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DeSimone Fratelli The southern Italian city of Torre del Grecco is known for its coral and cameo jewels and other materials that get its inspiration from the sea.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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