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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
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
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Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Mateo makes animal kites for tourists, sisters Sasha and Sophia comb the beach for treasures, and the three siblings Eli, Ezra, and Elana live in an actual lighthouse.
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Toby Rose,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Add a few packets to your jewelry box to protect your treasures from humidity damage.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The National Park System is widely considered one of America’s greatest treasures.
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Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Evalina Moreno, of Valparaiso, volunteers with the Art Barn, which took over the Valpo Creates Center on Indiana Avenue for a project that helped kids make pocket sketchbooks, a craft that involves gluing a decorative card to an envelope flap so the envelope could hold treasures.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
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Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
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Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.
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Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
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Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
The line’s latest fall drop is full of the very accessories that Gaines treasures most.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
The young designer treasures seeing recipients’ reactions firsthand.
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Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Behind the Global Sourcing Process Finding exceptional products takes more than browsing catalogs—HomeGoods buyers travel the globe continuously to uncover unique home treasures for every kind of shopper.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The region is one of Queenstown’s untouched natural treasures.
—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Mateo makes animal kites for tourists, sisters Sasha and Sophia comb the beach for treasures, and the three siblings Eli, Ezra, and Elana live in an actual lighthouse.
—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
30 June 2026
Add a few packets to your jewelry box to protect your treasures from humidity damage.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The National Park System is widely considered one of America’s greatest treasures.
—
Rebecca R. Norris,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Evalina Moreno, of Valparaiso, volunteers with the Art Barn, which took over the Valpo Creates Center on Indiana Avenue for a project that helped kids make pocket sketchbooks, a craft that involves gluing a decorative card to an envelope flap so the envelope could hold treasures.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
Julio Miranda-Martin fills the bookshelf in his dining room with books and treasures.
—
Marissa Gluck,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Verb
Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found.
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Ellison treasures loyalty above all else.
—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
My grandmother treasures a mink coat her father bought her more than 60 years ago.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t an official mother-son dance, but there was a picture of Joni and Connor dancing that the couple now treasures.
—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
William is a charmer who enjoys meeting new people and treasures those who spend meaningful time with him and connect with his spirit.
—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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Sophisticated setting techniques enhance each stone’s brilliance while preserving the fluid movement of the jewels.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
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But discovering neighborhood gems remains central to how Vetri eats in his own city.
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The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
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In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
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To de-slime his pike, the Griz puts them in a paper grocery bag, then puts that bag in a larger garbage bag, and stashes it all in a cooler.
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.
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There’s no need for players to panic in moments of struggle because there’s a man on the bench who knows how to find a way, to win matches and trophies.
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Kate last year was at Centre Court on consecutive days to present the winners’ trophies to singles champions Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner.
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Eternal valor is on the line, along with cash prizes and a sequined belt.
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That’s not to mention an upcoming summer of local and national festivities that promises fireworks, parades, bands, speeches, prizes, and commemorative everything, from postage stamps and coins to musical compositions.
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For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds.
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Needless to say, Bibi loves her room and doesn't leave it much.
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The work is being presented as the first report of a material that stores energy by physically rebuilding itself.
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The technology stores energy by compressing carbon dioxide using electricity from the grid and later expanding the gas through a turbine to generate power when needed.
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“Treasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasures. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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