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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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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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

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 At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 Ardiyansyah notes that many of Borobudur’s treasures have in the past been removed and taken overseas. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Since 2017, the Antiquities Trafficking Unit has convicted 18 individual traffickers and repatriated over 6,000 cultural treasures to 40 countries. — News Desk, Artforum, 25 Sep. 2026 Browsing these local treasures is a fun way to spend an afternoon. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 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

Especially since there are laptop deals still sitting around the internet like unclaimed jewels.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Whatever the truth, the Duchess of Windsor’s collection soon became legendary, as did her rules surrounding jewels.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewels

Noun

There are still some gems hidden among the endless tech and toy products — like Medicube’s current sale.

— Alexis Mikulski, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
But earlier this year, the Navy reservist and his friend shoveled a six-carat diamond from a field in Arkansas where he's found over 300 gems so far.

— LAURA TURBAY, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gems

Verb

But still, the exhibition is the rare chance to view RM as a serious art collector; someone who values Korean identity in art but also loves works from many genres, eras and countries.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The deal values the Caribbean resort chain at $6 billion and is expected to boost growth for both companies, according to CNBC.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of values

Verb

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
The larger case easily stows a Kindle or iPad Mini, power bank, digital camera, earbuds, and more; the smaller one stashes cords and adapters.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of stashes

Noun

The earliest ones are filled with clippings that picture grand chandeliers or trophies or urns.

— Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The two trophies, for the men’s and women’s crews, each sit within a rectangular frame that reflects Chanel’s signature colors.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of trophies

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This year's prizes began with the Nobel for medicine, awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
Unlike the other Nobel prizes, which are awarded in Stockholm, the peace prize is decided in Oslo by the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose members are appointed by Norway's parliament.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of prizes

Verb

Amazon alleged that Muse stores customer credentials and scrapes account data, among other issues.

— Caleigh Keating, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
The stakes are especially high in the Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America.

— Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026