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as in gems
someone or something unusually desirable
in the view of most of her friends, her current boyfriend is certainly no prize
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as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement
the Pritzker Architecture Prize is the world's most prestigious honor in the field of architecture
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as in extracts
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pries
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
trying to prize apart the jammed gears
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as in treasures
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prizes
Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Look on the California Lottery website to see winning numbers and prizes.
—Don Sweeney
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But in his pigeon loft out back, are his real prizes.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
This year’s prizes include $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second, and $500 for third.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The event will feature a 3-hole mini golf competition by Tempo Golf and putting contest, raffles, and opportunities to win a variety of prizes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The 20 Years lottery game has three top prizes, and two have yet to be claimed.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The storybook town of Carmel especially prizes walkability, with a one-square-mile downtown that’s laced with pedestrian-only lanes.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.
—Phil Rockrohr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
Look on the California Lottery website to see winning numbers and prizes.
—Don Sweeney
april 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
But in his pigeon loft out back, are his real prizes.
—Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
This year’s prizes include $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second, and $500 for third.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The event will feature a 3-hole mini golf competition by Tempo Golf and putting contest, raffles, and opportunities to win a variety of prizes.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The 20 Years lottery game has three top prizes, and two have yet to be claimed.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of competitors went home without any prizes but with hearts full of youthful joy — thanks to a schoolyard game that’s over 2,000 years old.
—Brian Cheung, NBC news, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
This brand prizes its collections on ingenuity and takes inspiration from the opulent interiors across Soho Houses around the world, and this piece is proof.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Those were some of the 19 Michigan Lottery prizes worth at least $100,000 won or claimed in February.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Compelling candidates such as Simmons or Andrew or Amiwala competed for attention in a system that prizes viability, which is another way to say funding.
—Patrick Hanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
All lottery prizes over $5,000 are subject to state and federal taxes.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Franchisees become ambassadors of a lifestyle that prizes energy, empowerment, and human connection.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The storybook town of Carmel especially prizes walkability, with a one-square-mile downtown that’s laced with pedestrian-only lanes.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
That restrained use of color and geometry feels emblematic of Milan, a city that prizes substance over flash.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Its executives are often seen as stewards of a culture, built over Buffett’s own six-decade tenure, that prizes patience and discipline.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
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Cratejoy box Box of Books is a customizable book subscription that features new releases, bestsellers, and hidden gems along with novelty items often found in an independent bookstore.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Wishing you all a weekend of unexpected gems, bespoke thrills, and rewarding sprints.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a meeting of the Aurora City Council’s Committee of the Whole last week.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Next in our ramp-up this awards season is the annual TV music celebration Sound & Screen TV on May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And that’s just a slither of Knueppel’s laundry list of accolades.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Those are mighty strong accolades for a player who will turn 46 in July.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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It can be tucked into trousers for the office, tied in the front with shorts for a vacation, and dressed up with a skirt and jewels for a night off.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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