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as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
ancient archaeological treasures that today would never be allowed out of the country of origin
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as in gem
someone or something unusually desirable
in thanking them for their contributions, the mayor referred to the volunteers at the homeless shelter as the city's greatest treasures
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as in to value
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in to store
to put (something of future use or value) in a safe or secret place
a trove of fine wines that he had lovingly treasured over the years
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Recent Examples of treasure
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
American treasure hunters—and Spanish researchers in their employ—had increasingly come seeking information that might lead to multimillion-dollar troves.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
When Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30 at 71, the world lost not just a comedy legend and Canadian treasure, but a bona fide fashion icon.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
American treasure hunters—and Spanish researchers in their employ—had increasingly come seeking information that might lead to multimillion-dollar troves.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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To its credit, the University of California system remains one of the jewels of American higher education.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Signing Valdez, the top free agent remaining on the market, would add another pitching jewel to Toronto’s offseason spending spree.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The hotel sparkles like a gem set in an island paradise.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many thousands of outsiders are in town for the weather but also for the annual gem-and-mineral show; next week, there’s a big soccer tournament.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to the lawmakers, the bill would allow shipments valued at $600 or less to move more quickly through the importation and customs process.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Known for its hardness and high melting point, petalite is already valued in heat- and scratch-resistant glass and ceramics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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More than 12,000 scrolls were once stored inside this second-century center of learning before a fire destroyed them in 262 CE.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mammals and reptiles were commonly treated with formalin before being stored in alcohol, while invertebrates were often preserved directly in formaldehyde or mixed solutions containing additives such as glycerol or propylene glycol.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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With no World Series trophy since 2009, Boone’s last season as a player, the club is taking a 16-year championship drought into camp, which officially welcomed pitchers and catchers, as well as a few position players, on Wednesday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the league phase wrapped up back in mid-December 2025, the UEFA Women’s Champions League returns with knockout playoff rounds with the best 12 teams remaining to compete for the league’s trophy (formerly known as the UEFA Women’s Cup).—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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After all, writer-director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, known for Circus of Life and Joyland, both of which were Pakistan’s official Oscar submissions, with the latter winning the jury prize at Cannes, is bringing his new movie, Lali, to the German capital.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Gap CashSoft Oversized Chunky Cardigan My daughters also loved this soft, chunky cardigan from Gap, available in multiple colors.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
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This administration loves its American flag, perhaps unlike any other before it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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While most of us can tackle tidying up our homes every so often, that just might involve stashing stuff in closets, attics, garages, craft rooms, and storage sheds.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jon Hallford, a southern Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 200 decomposing bodies and gave families fake ashes, was sentenced on state charges on Friday.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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