TREASURES Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of treasure

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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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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verb

present tense third-person singular of treasure

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

Noun

According to character descriptions provided by the streamer, Mantzoukas plays Lambros, a local store owner and occasional looter of the treasures unearthed at the dig site. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Columbus also sought riches and treasures to gift the monarchs. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 To be conservative means to hold onto things that are treasures, that conserve values. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 Michelangelo’s David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling are treasures that all of humanity should appreciate. — Christopher Koopman, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Nearly two-thirds of the collectors surveyed preferred to keep their treasures mostly under wraps, sharing them only within family or a closed circle, while, at the other end of the scale, just 10 percent are seeking wide recognition. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The treasures of both the sea and the surrounding mountains are at your fingertips thanks to an array of land and water activities ranging from hikes and beach picnics to fishing experiences and sunset cruises. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The museum held priceless treasures unearthed at some of Mesopotamia's most renowned archaeological sites, including Halaf, Dura-Europos and Mari. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s recipe archives are filled with treasures submitted by past food editors, journalists and readers. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Torres now treasures a Bible recovered near the spot where Olvera's body was found. — 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

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Noun

Highlights of the production will include a lifelike puppet portraying Toto, eight dancers taking flight (the most of any KC Ballet production) and ruby slippers adorned with 288 jewels.

— Dan Kelly October 15, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Shoes also embraced a more playful and expressive spirit, with jewels, bows, flowers, bold prints and vibrant colors.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

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This is the God of end-times preppers, the God who stashes clues to Armageddon in sacred texts like so many colored eggs at Easter.

— David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
This one stashes easily in a bag, adds a warming layer while in flight, can be worn as a scarf, and adds a dressy element to even casual looks.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of stashes

Noun

The two World Series championship trophies royally entered Dodger Stadium in a blue convertible while being cradled by two October heroes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Jones, who gave Steve Doocy a tour of his Texas mansion Wednesday morning, had his three Super Bowl trophies displayed alongside his three championship rings.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of trophies

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The whole affair had a playfully casual mood, with Edwards casually eating his dinner while presenting the prizes and gleefully razzing the winners during their acceptance speeches.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
More than 120,000 other SuperLotto Plus tickets sold in California also won prizes ranging from $1 to $1,613, the lottery said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prizes

Verb

The comedian Nathan Fielder loves to sit just a hair too close to people.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026
Alice Mushrooms Chocolate Discovery Set Alice mushroom chocolates are for the friend who tries every single wellness trend but also loves to indulge in a daily (or nightly) chocolate break.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of loves

Verb

The components connect to a custom wristwatch-type electronic unit that processes the signals, transmits them wirelessly to a computer and stores the measurements on a microSD card.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
The Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America, is a vital ecosystem for the world's climate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026