TROPHY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

trophy

noun

ˈtrō-fē

Definition of trophy

as in jewel

an asset that brings praise or renown the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car

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Recent Examples of trophy Trafford made 17 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, including playing every match in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup as City lifted both trophies. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The problem is how rarely one of those women walks away with the trophy. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 July 2026 Minutes later, when Rodri lifted the trophy, most of the Argentina squad turned their backs on the ceremonial moment. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 What the museum surely didn’t expect was for the trophy to arrive freshly imbued with New York history. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trophy

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Noun

Handcrafted in Italy, the bag features a removable, jewel-like medallion that can be transferred between handbags or worn separately as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
Last week, the Louvre reopened its Apollo Gallery, now empty, as the jewels are still missing.

— News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

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An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of treasure

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The Fort Worth City Council approved a $125 million incentive package for the project in June 2025, followed by an October 2025 vote to rename the street in front of the development in its honor.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
So Brewer put his head down and against all odds, fashioned himself into one of the best centers in the league, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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