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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlocked prizes can be used on April 2.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The Florida Society of News Editors awarded the Orlando Sentinel three first-place prizes this year for its work in breaking news, editorials and features video.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Kiarostami was one of Iran’s most renowned filmmakers, winner of numerous international prizes including the Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 for Taste of Cherry.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
There were 13 winners — one for each homestand — and the prizes ranged from $29,083 to $104,943.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
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
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
In no event will Sponsor be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans can visit the booth to tackle a larger-than-life edition of the puzzle, with a chance to win special prizes.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
No one won the Mega Millions jackpot or any of the Match 5 prizes.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Unlocked prizes can be used on April 2.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The Florida Society of News Editors awarded the Orlando Sentinel three first-place prizes this year for its work in breaking news, editorials and features video.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Kiarostami was one of Iran’s most renowned filmmakers, winner of numerous international prizes including the Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 for Taste of Cherry.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
There were 13 winners — one for each homestand — and the prizes ranged from $29,083 to $104,943.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
For a generation that prizes authenticity over perfection, camcorders offer a way to capture emotion and spontaneity without turning the day into a performance.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prizes
Noun
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Royals outfielders have turned in multiple web gems at Kauffman Stadium, but one exciting baseball play has been in short supply over the past decade.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The intimate Marais shop boasts gems like a transparent vinyl Comme des Garçons trench and a Jean-Paul Gaultier striped dress with oversized hood, and also creates its own collections and collaborations with local designers, all made from upcycled material.—
Clara Giampellegrini,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The pool won't win awards for its size or view, but the fragrance from the nearby frangipani trees and cool water is a welcome relief from the hot temperatures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the International Skating Union's end-of-year awards, all of the top skaters from the World Championships attended, taking photos on the red carpet before heading into the venue to see who would win awards at the ceremony.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Iranian movies have been among the treasures of world cinema long before the Oscars deigned to take notice, of course, and also before the Islamic Revolution installed the current regime, in 1979.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Also, sitting unrestored is the Uptown Theatre, acknowledged as one of Chicago’s most important architectural treasures, a music venue with a capacity not that different from the one proposed at the 1901 Project and a theater itself located in a neighborhood that needs investment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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The three-time MVP cannot miss two more games, or he’ll be disqualified for individual accolades such as MVP and All-NBA teams.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Louvre could use a win—the institution was notoriously burgled last October, losing $102 million in jewels.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Prizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prizes. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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