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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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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
Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
For the past 26 years, the Sloan Foundation has awarded annual screenwriting prizes at six partner film schools, and each school nominates one winning candidate for the best-of-the-best Grand Jury Prize.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Participants can also enter a raffle for more prizes, Valencia said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The lone awards ceremony of the week was the Directors Guild Awards, where prizes were handed out in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary Film, and First-Time Feature Film.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Online applications for the student prizes remain open until April 5.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Six-figure top prizes are considered large for the most prominent bass fishing tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, which had a $300,000 top prize last year, according to CBS News.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
All that said, there are some very strong moments in the very lively first Chicago production of one of the sharpest Broadway plays of recent years, amusingly designed here by Collette Pollard on a set filled with children’s books (everyone prizes literacy, maybe over human compassion).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at all 26 Michigan Lottery prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed last month.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
But if your workplace culture prizes late-night responsiveness simply because that’s how your boss likes to work, that’s a leadership issue, not a business necessity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Thompson; Hoss adds a blaze-of-glory brio to Eileen’s downfall; Thompson; a visual palette that prizes both old-school glamour and pomo maximalism; and Thompson.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
The Cash King game debuted in January with four $200,000 top prizes, and Berryman is the second person to win one of them.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
For the past 26 years, the Sloan Foundation has awarded annual screenwriting prizes at six partner film schools, and each school nominates one winning candidate for the best-of-the-best Grand Jury Prize.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
Participants can also enter a raffle for more prizes, Valencia said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The lone awards ceremony of the week was the Directors Guild Awards, where prizes were handed out in the categories of Feature Film, Documentary Film, and First-Time Feature Film.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Online applications for the student prizes remain open until April 5.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Six-figure top prizes are considered large for the most prominent bass fishing tournaments, like the Bassmaster Classic, which had a $300,000 top prize last year, according to CBS News.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
All that said, there are some very strong moments in the very lively first Chicago production of one of the sharpest Broadway plays of recent years, amusingly designed here by Collette Pollard on a set filled with children’s books (everyone prizes literacy, maybe over human compassion).
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Here's a look at all 26 Michigan Lottery prizes worth $100,000 or more that were won or claimed last month.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 13 Dec. 2025
All that thinking has only strengthened my conviction that learning to love your face without objectification is a powerful way to counteract the damaging and distressing messages from a beauty culture that prizes youthfulness and hypersexuality.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 10 Dec. 2025
But if your workplace culture prizes late-night responsiveness simply because that’s how your boss likes to work, that’s a leadership issue, not a business necessity.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Thompson; Hoss adds a blaze-of-glory brio to Eileen’s downfall; Thompson; a visual palette that prizes both old-school glamour and pomo maximalism; and Thompson.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
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Stocks at Night Email Newsletter From the CNBC Pro staff comes an evening playbook on Wall Street’s biggest headlines, moves, and hidden gems from the day, and get a first look at tomorrow’s stock market moving moments.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The singer walked in on a vignette of a couple watching Bad Bunny at the awards ceremony with their young son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The singer grew up watching his idols win awards on television, and eventually, those idols began handing him the awards.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now’s the time to get these spring treasures and use them in our Melting Onions recipe—a side dish designed for the 1015’s large rings and natural sweetness, which leads to beautiful caramelization.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Over-Styling Your Shelves Styling your shelves with personal mementos, vintage treasures, and more can give your home an eclectic aesthetic—but don't overdo it.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her work was not only applauded by critics and fans but also earned her industry accolades, including a Golden Globe award and two Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards).—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Chalamet has yet to go that route, and still made plenty of money (and earned the kind of accolades that don’t need to be sparked by Marvel or DC gigs) along the way.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, explore their multi-million dollar jewels, in addition to trending styles like toro et moi and east-west rings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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