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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
Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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
Request discounts on items with minor defects, and visit frequently to increase your chances of finding new treasures.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
There's an inherent sentimentality in rescuing someone’s treasures and incorporating them into your style.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The cast member known as ‘The Gambler’ appeared for 15 seasons on the A&E reality show alongside his son, Brandon, and was known for finding rare treasures in storage lockers.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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
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
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
Burks treasures the memories of that trip.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
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
Request discounts on items with minor defects, and visit frequently to increase your chances of finding new treasures.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
There's an inherent sentimentality in rescuing someone’s treasures and incorporating them into your style.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Known as Hawaiʻi’s Garden Island, Kauaʻi embraces a multitude of landscapes, from the deeply creased and forested canyons of the North Shore to the sunny beaches and tropical botanical treasures of the south.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
The cast member known as ‘The Gambler’ appeared for 15 seasons on the A&E reality show alongside his son, Brandon, and was known for finding rare treasures in storage lockers.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
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
Burks treasures the memories of that trip.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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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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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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
Verb
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That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The organization clearly values him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One stashes them in a tomato paste box.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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Christian pretends to fall so everyone looks at him, and then Devens stashes a fake idol wrapped in the real sheet from the BEBI.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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The Golden Goblet Awards are among Asia’s most prestigious film prizes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Walmart stores stock frontlist bestsellers (and anticipated bestsellers) exclusively, but the chain bookstores also prioritize frontlist titles, and due to their size and market penetration, orders from just a few retailers can make or break a publisher’s advance sales.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Treasures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasures. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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