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as in jewels
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 gems
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 values
to hold dear
I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer
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as in stashes
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 treasures
Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Take the quiz here … RUINED SPLENDOR – Ancient estate tied to group in Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 13 Sep. 2025
The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The Greek island of Ios, known for its vibrant nightlife, is being transformed by a visionary family aiming to showcase the island’s culinary, cultural and natural treasures with the world.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
But family treasures are another story.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Objetos De Arte For handicrafts and decorative objects, head to Casa Chiqui, a boutique packed with treasures from founder Chiqui de Echavarría’s travels.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Take the quiz here … RUINED SPLENDOR – Ancient estate tied to group in Bible unearthed with 'fascinating' treasures in Israel.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For the first time, fans can get up close to huge numbers of Bowie's treasures, from his groundbreaking costumes to his favourite instruments.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 13 Sep. 2025
The franchise revolves around the planet Pandora, a dangerous world full of alien treasures that attracts Vault Hunters from across the universe looking for the next big score.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
The Greek island of Ios, known for its vibrant nightlife, is being transformed by a visionary family aiming to showcase the island’s culinary, cultural and natural treasures with the world.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
But family treasures are another story.
—Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Museum collections can become so vast and encompassing that eventually, the most interesting treasures are buried within their halls and boxes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasures
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DeSimone Fratelli The southern Italian city of Torre del Grecco is known for its coral and cameo jewels and other materials that get its inspiration from the sea.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ortega stunned in a shirt made entirely of multi-colored jewels and crystals in a variety of shapes and sizes covering both the front and back.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pacing yourself so your shields regenerate and picking up large green gems to produce a powerful return volley of shots is particularly satisfying.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
18 Sep. 2025
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As someone who values her personal space, getting stuck in the middle seat can be too much to bear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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While journeying through the meticulous sign of Virgo — an Earth sign that values practicality and discernment — the love planet isn’t easily swayed by grand gestures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ouligay Period Bag My teen and her friends always make sure to keep their period stashes organized in one cute pouch like this black one.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
6 Sep. 2025
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There were plenty of waiver stashes who didn’t hit, as well.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His numerous awards and trophies from local and state competitions are a testament to his skill.—
Diane Shaffer,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palmeiras has won three Copa Libertadores titles, including back-to-back trophies in 2020 and 2021, and River Plate has won the trophy four times, with the last victory coming against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2018 final.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the mom asked if there were prizes for every child, OP said there weren't, but everyone went home with a party favor.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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The prizes were presented by genuine Nobel laureates.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In his leisure time, Atharva loves learning about digital marketing and watching soccer matches.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.—
Geoff Robins,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The length that a client stores their items is on average three to four years, according to Hoey, noting that a majority tend to close their vault when relocating.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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It’s reviewed and validated by the people who make decisions, not just by the system that stores it.—
Kevin Campbell,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Treasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasures. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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