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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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2
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
Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
—Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
See below for instructions on how to enter, and check out the Charity Drive kickoff post for a complete list of available prizes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
These funds might be used for additional player prizes or for public beneficiaries like education and scholarships.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Golden envelopes had been taped underneath only four seats, with the contents being prizes, which included small hampers from chocolate makers Cadbury’s and British designer Paul Smith, both United sponsors.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, finalists shared in about $120,000 in cash and service prizes.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The movie has won numerous honors, starting with its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and including prizes this week from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Gotham Awards.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.
—Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions prizes must be claimed within one year from the date of the drawing.
—Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
This office can cash prizes up to $199,999.
—Nicole Young, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
See below for instructions on how to enter, and check out the Charity Drive kickoff post for a complete list of available prizes.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
These funds might be used for additional player prizes or for public beneficiaries like education and scholarships.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Golden envelopes had been taped underneath only four seats, with the contents being prizes, which included small hampers from chocolate makers Cadbury’s and British designer Paul Smith, both United sponsors.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
In 2024, finalists shared in about $120,000 in cash and service prizes.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
The movie has won numerous honors, starting with its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and including prizes this week from the New York Film Critics Circle and the Gotham Awards.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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