as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Recent Examples of trophy
Kimi Antonelli, 19, ultimately took home the trophy on May 3 and became the first F1 driver in history to take the first three pole positions of his career in succession and convert all three into race victories.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
It was rewarded with the Best Rock Album trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
Next season, possible opponents could include recent European trophy winners Tottenham Hotspur or West Ham United, who both have stadiums with capacities over 60,000, compared to Lincoln’s Sincil Bank, which holds just over 10,000 people.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At least one fan even pretended to kiss the trophy through the glass.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
It was rewarded with the Best Rock Album trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 5 May 2026
Next season, possible opponents could include recent European trophy winners Tottenham Hotspur or West Ham United, who both have stadiums with capacities over 60,000, compared to Lincoln’s Sincil Bank, which holds just over 10,000 people.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 4 May 2026
At least one fan even pretended to kiss the trophy through the glass.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The barren landscape, despite its harsh conditions (daytime temperatures often exceed 125 degrees Fahrenheit), was—and still is—famous for its connection to many legends of treasure.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Children are seen as neither a treasure nor the future flag bearers of this country’s immense potential and responsibility.—
Randi Weingarten,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The honor went to Bozeman, Montana, whose main university is Montana State University, according to RentCafe.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As the Cannes Film Festival 2026 begins on Tuesday, May 12, and runs through Saturday, May 23, actors, directors, producers, and more descend on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in support of the 21 films competing for the coveted Palme d’Or, the annual international festival’s highest honor.—
Maggie Coughlan,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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