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as in valued
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in stored
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 treasured
Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
This part of the exhibition will feature treasured paintings in the PMA’s collection in addition to major loans such as Frida Kahlo's My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree) (1936).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Anti-democratic forces are on the rise, and our most treasured institutions are under attack.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Many patrons said they were disappointed by the news because Holiday Light has become a treasured family tradition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
My 8-year-old big sister, Lisa, clothed in her first communion dress and veil, her treasured rosary draped in her hands, lay motionless and cold amid the white silken lining, her head upon a white satin pillow.
—Patti Newton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Doherty, 30, is playing meek flower shop assistant Seymour in the treasured musical, about a strange and unusual plant that feeds only on human flesh and blood.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
This part of the exhibition will feature treasured paintings in the PMA’s collection in addition to major loans such as Frida Kahlo's My Grandparents, My Parents, and I (Family Tree) (1936).
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Luckily, the Van Ysseldyks did not have to head to a jewelry store to replace the treasured jewels; Steve was able to find them after roughly an hour of searching.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Her mother taught her how to make this treasured dessert—one that challenges her to this day.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
Anti-democratic forces are on the rise, and our most treasured institutions are under attack.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Many patrons said they were disappointed by the news because Holiday Light has become a treasured family tradition.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These public lands are treasured for recreation, wildlife habitat, timber production and open space.
—Tony Cheng, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
And even before this portion of the 17-song show, Young's mood and music were frequently mad as hell, a tone likely treasured by fans likely to be appalled by our current sociopolitical situation.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Very little of her work is available on any streaming platform, so the opportunity to catch her leading the orchestra live is an opportunity to be treasured.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While small dinner parties and other intimate gatherings are treasured, Southern kitchens are also known to have a bit of an open door policy.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
To see the past being treasured like that!
—Carole Hinojosa
august 15, Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025
His music is treasured by a small but intensely dedicated fanbase that includes more than a few rock legends who came up alongside and after him.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Greg's memory will forever be treasured by his family, dearest friends, colleagues and all who loved him.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
The show is also one of three ambitious projects released this year reimagining beloved Latin American classics treasured by book lovers for their use of magical realism.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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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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Today the biggest players are Polymarket, valued at $1 billion and the official prediction partner of X, and Kalshi, worth $2 billion following a recent fundraise.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Water is stored behind Coolidge Dam near Globe in the San Carlos Reservoir, serving both the Gila River Indian Community and non-tribal farmers.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Always check the label to determine if your peanut butter is able to be stored at room temperature, or if it should be refrigerated after opening to prevent spoilage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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John’s theory — that the agrarian plots of Hawaii’s prized plant is the physical representation of a game board — is the idea that life itself sprung into abundance because of play.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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August would find Ralph gazing through binoculars from the mansion’s upper windows to watch prized entries from his stables competing at La Touques.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers also loved how the Japanese stainless steel blade gently exfoliates and easily glides along and around the contours of your face.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Murphy and Greco make fresh thin crust pizza that Jack and I loved.—
Greg Sullivan,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How much to put away for emergencies Generally, financial advisors recommend having three to six months’ worth of expenses stashed in a savings account for emergencies.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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But then the fish gives way and a smidgen of foie gras stashed inside makes your eyes pop.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our testers couldn’t get enough of the perfume’s quiet coziness and appreciated the fact that the juice has a little oomph in terms of staying power.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sharing this column with other people who play ReHeardle would be appreciated too.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gallatin, Tennessee — More than 250,000 animals are hoarded in residences across the United States each year, according to the Animal Humane Society, and they are often left to suffer in horrific conditions.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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All around him, there is misery and hoarded wealth, work and little love.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The revered role would be obsolete.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Masaryk remains one of the country’s most revered historical figures and his legacy is cloaked in an almost mythical aura of admiration.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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