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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
Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Rumor has it that Blackbeard's treasure is still buried somewhere on the island.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Cole loves doing puzzles, which his mother, seen holding Cole's hand at left, treasures watching him still have the ability to do.
—Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Rumor has it that Blackbeard's treasure is still buried somewhere on the island.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Laird said the experience has encouraged him to treasure every moment.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
Noun
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cronenworth doesn’t attribute his gems to coincidence.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grant Holmes’ gem Friday at Chase Field in a 2-0 Braves’ win over the Diamondbacks lengthened the team’s eight-game stretch of solid pitching to start the year.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It is distributed as five separate bonus bets, each valued at 20% of your initial eligible wager.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ripple fold is a strong option for homeowners who value both form and function, offering smooth operation along a track system.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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After years of sustained demand, the snack returned to store shelves in 2020.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the record, Hamm has never been nominated for an Oscar, but his trophy shelf is far from bare.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hamm has never been nominated for an Oscar himself, but his trophy case is far from empty.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Breakfast Ride and Cowboy Cookout are two unique dining experiences the whole family will love, and adult guests will appreciate the new spa planned for late 2027.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The teen is also a big Harry Potter fan and would love to settle in for a movie marathon.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Kahnle, despite his status as a 12-year MLB veteran, can be stashed in Triple-A to start the season.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Afternoon and early-evening sessions, once thought safe, were infiltrated by those stashing weapons.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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