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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
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
But all of that can go right out the window with improper storage, turning your treasured cheese into a dried-out or moldy disappointment.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
This was going to be the place that stored America's most treasured documents.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
The most treasured character of 2026, as voted by fans, is the pudding-loving Golden Retriever, Pompompurin!
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
From her famous sapphire engagement ring to treasured pearl pieces and watches, each jewel carries a fascinating history.
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Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
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Rupaul,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Although it’s credited to the core duo of Shabason and Krgovich, Four Days in June leans on a community of treasured collaborators; some are longtime members of the duo’s Toronto cohort and others outsiders dropping by.
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Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Jeremy David Engels,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters.
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Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
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Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
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Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Failing to the top Of the 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence, Gwinnett’s is the most treasured today.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
But all of that can go right out the window with improper storage, turning your treasured cheese into a dried-out or moldy disappointment.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
This was going to be the place that stored America's most treasured documents.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
The most treasured character of 2026, as voted by fans, is the pudding-loving Golden Retriever, Pompompurin!
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
From her famous sapphire engagement ring to treasured pearl pieces and watches, each jewel carries a fascinating history.
—
Freya Drohan,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
What is your most treasured possession?
—
Rupaul,
Vanity Fair,
26 June 2026
Although it’s credited to the core duo of Shabason and Krgovich, Four Days in June leans on a community of treasured collaborators; some are longtime members of the duo’s Toronto cohort and others outsiders dropping by.
—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
Afterward, Holmes was given the game ball, which will join two state medals and two championship rings as treasured mementos of a special time in his life.
—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
The question of cultural appropriation Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice.
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Jeremy David Engels,
The Conversation,
23 June 2026
The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham.
—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Books represent truth, facts, analysis, all values that should be treasured and embraced but are now under assault in some quarters.
—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
It’s treasured for its buttery texture and rich flavor, which come from the fish’s high natural oil and omega-3 content.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Designer Jean Patou first thought to create this ethereal scent during the Great Depression, as a potential revitalization of his business by offering something that could make someone feel rare and treasured with just a spritz.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans.
—
Ronald Blum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
One day toward the end of spring training, Bazzana treasured the opportunity to take batting practice in the same group as Guardians third baseman José Ramírez.
—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
The trail’s paths are treasured by locals and tourists alike, with more than half a million users exploring them in 2024.
—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasured
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For now, Wiggins stands as part of a remodeled Heat core along with Bam Adebayo and prized newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
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Revolut’s latest fund raise valued the firm at $75bn and Storonsky has spoken of a future IPO which could value the business—if someone doesn’t buy it before then – at north of $200bn.
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Levine Cava said the county would need to sell the property for market rate — and an appraiser once valued the land at $200 million.
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Each chair transforms into a full-size foam mattress that's already stored inside -- no air pumps or extra storage required.
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Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
Adjective
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A week has passed since the horrific death of Nancy Metayer Bowen, an admired leader in Broward County, the vice mayor of Coral Springs, and a rising young star in the Democratic Party.
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Timothee Chalamet’s rise as one of the most admired film actors of his generation officially ended at the Academy Awards Sunday night.
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Aside from the girly designs, Frankies Bikinis is loved for its long-lasting, durable fabrics.
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Embodying the best of what the FIFA World Cup might hope to be was the enchanting tale of Lawrence adopting Algeria and being loved right back.
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That means that the publicly available fund spending numbers don’t always capture what schools might have stashed away in their accounts.
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If your closet is one of the many that has a drawer stashed with an abundance of old T-shirts, welcome to the club.
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Their place in history as Declaration signers was more a product of right place, right time than revered leaders of the patriot cause sent to Philadelphia.
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Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
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For the Angels, that steady presence has been appreciated during a turbulent season that includes the team firing general manager Perry Minasian and replacing him with interim GM John Mozeliak, as well as another injury absence for Mike Trout.
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But even Bassitt, watching the montage of his greatest Jays moments, appreciated the memories.
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“Treasured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasured. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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