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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
Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The historic Royal Library at Windsor Castle features an extensive collection and the Queen and Melania viewed treasures from it together.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The sweeping diagnosis includes everyone from people who treasure their neurological differences to those with debilitating symptoms, including repetitive behaviors, excruciating sensitivity to touch and sounds, and difficulty responding to social situations.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Miami’s 2025-26 dance season bursts with premieres, repertory treasures and boundary-pushing collaborations.
—Sean Erwin, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The historic Royal Library at Windsor Castle features an extensive collection and the Queen and Melania viewed treasures from it together.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The sweeping diagnosis includes everyone from people who treasure their neurological differences to those with debilitating symptoms, including repetitive behaviors, excruciating sensitivity to touch and sounds, and difficulty responding to social situations.
—Sharon Lerner, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
The sweeping diagnosis includes everyone from people who treasure their neurological differences to those with debilitating symptoms, including repetitive behaviors, excruciating sensitivity to touch and sounds, and difficulty responding to social situations.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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What’s more, all this innovation is contained within a movement that measures just 4 mm thick—despite the presence of 379 individual components and 44 jewels.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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There are also mile-wide court dresses; a step-by-step look at the queen’s daily toilette, and a replica of the jewels from the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which saw Marie Antoinette’s reputation damaged by false criminal accusations.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers has been excellent to start the season, and fourth-year wideout Wan'Dale Robinson may be developing into a bit of a gem.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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As at Four Horsemen, where an oeuf mayonnaise is zebra-striped with squid ink and humble beans are treated like precious gems, Curtola trusts his diners to venture beyond obvious crowd-pleasers.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But valuing ‘people’ requires more than a broad platitude.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The move comes weeks after Union Pacific announced the acquisition of rival Norfolk Southern in a deal valued at $85 billion.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bag also features several interior and exterior pockets to make storing and organizing your belongings a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Female and male participate in harvesting and storing acorns, take part in incubating eggs and feeding young.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Competition’s inaugural trophy, designed by Palme d’Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul, embodies the festival’s new philosophy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi waltzed away with the DWTS season 7 trophy alongside dancer Mark Ballas.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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This novel approach to a prize draw promotion also gives TCL a way of nudging consumers towards the king-sized TVs that have become such a key part of its global TV strategy over the past couple of years.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Getting nominated for an Emmy is icing on the cake, but the real prize was that juicy arc.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yes, Arteta would love to have Saka starting every match and playing injury-free, but Madueke is a very good alternative at his position.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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And that’s what his supporters love about him, and that’s what America loves about him.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Try to freeze enough for a few days for peace of mind, but no need to stash weeks and weeks of frozen milk.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
17 Sep. 2025
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There’s the supremely gentle shampoo, conditioner, and body wash to stock in your shower, the hand soap to leave on your bathroom sink, and detergent for your laundry room, the creams and lotions for every inch of your skin, and the mist to stash in your bag for on-the-go relief.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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