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adjective

as in treasured

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prized

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verb (1)

past tense of prize

as in pried

to draw out by force or with effort prizing the stubborn nails out of the board

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as in pulled

to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever trying to prize apart the jammed gears

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prized

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verb (2)

past tense of prize

as in valued

to hold dear veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners

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Adjective

At daybreak, rancher Martín Alfonso Ibarra takes advantage of the cooler hours in northern Mexico’s desert to oversee the milking of his cows and tend to 16 prized calves. — Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 After a long day, settle in at Le Vernex, the hotel's restaurant, to enjoy regional cuisine combined with prized Swiss wines, and for those who wish to take it easy, the wellness area with a heated pool and a bio sauna is nearby. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 For instance, a fish passage around Kletzsch Dam in Glendale has opened up 54 miles of river for prized fish like salmon and steelhead to move upstream and spawn. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Braves have remained extremely cautious with prized reliever Robert Suárez’s rehab. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026 In the back, gallon-size gourds used by Rwandans for fermenting and brewing—some hollowed out more than 80 years ago—were displayed as prized heirlooms. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 There’s also 20-year-old Connor Zilisch, who’s had a challenging rookie season but is still one of the most prized young drivers to ever join the Cup Series. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 There are plenty of pork cracklings scattered throughout the mofongo, but each little prized pop of crunch and salt feels like a reward. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Casse’s goal for his prized three-year-old runner is well within reach. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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While Telluride is prized for its intimacy and Toronto for its populist appeal, the value proposition for Venice has always been its star quality. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Plus, the pewter-like hue of tantalum has a certain appeal that can’t be achieved in other materials and it’s also prized for its anti-corrosive properties. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The same immigrant culture also prized education, argument, ingenuity and, out of necessity, the ability to make something out of nothing. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 The army Mladic created to fight in Bosnia was a model of ruthlessness, daring and brutality in the Serb warrior tradition, once prized in the life-or-death partisan struggle against the Nazi occupation of Yugoslavia in World War Two. — Ivana Sekularac, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Olive oil often has a wide range of strong grassy flavors, whereas avocado oil is prized for being mild. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 An active-duty Navy captain was placed in leadership ahead of the publisher’s resignation, sparking fears that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth might gain control of the newspaper prized for its independence. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Green Lantern has long been prized by fanboy screenwriters, but a hard needle to thread. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 Ferrari F40s are among the most prized, despite the fact that Ferrari made more than 1,300 of them. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

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But Telluride’s secret weapon is its treasured filmmaker and studio relationships.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
With its rich history, cultural programming and stunning coastal setting, Casa Romantica remains one of the most unique and treasured destinations in Orange County.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of treasured

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The latest was on Sunday, when interior doors of the restaurant were forced and pried open and $1,300 was stolen, all while a cleaning crew was inside.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026
Across six Premier League seasons in the 1990s, Newcastle pried 12 different players from poorer sides, more than anyone else in that period.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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King and his group have provided that support (valued at around $25,000 per student) plus mentors and life-success training for 189 students since 2014.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
OpenEvidence was valued at $12 billion following a funding round announced in January 2026.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of valued

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Solidarity among Venezuelans emerged as the most admired aspect of the response, cited by 90% of respondents.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
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.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of admired

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Glaser Weil attorney and senior partner Roger Howard, the esteemed Hollywood corporate, real estate and mergers and acquisitions lawyer, died August 29 after a battle with cancer.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
Probitas blends rum from two esteemed distilleries—two-year-old pot still rum from Foursquare in Barbados, and un-aged pot and column still rum from Hampden Estate in Jamaica (there’s actually a bit of a gold tinge to this white rum).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

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