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
Hamilton achieved most of these minimal brake moments while driving for Mercedes for 12 seasons, except for one out-of-reach trophy: turning seven championship titles into the mythical record-setting eight.
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Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Plus, there’s the fact that Larry Ellison, the trophy property-collecting billionaire founder of Oracle, handed out $173 million for his Manalapan digs back in 2022.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Of her 37 Grammy nominations, Blige owns nine trophies and won at least one award each in the pop, R&B, hip-hop and gospel categories.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Each trophy reflects Jame Eagan’s age at the time that it’s awarded.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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Olivia Hicks, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Plus, there’s the fact that Larry Ellison, the trophy property-collecting billionaire founder of Oracle, handed out $173 million for his Manalapan digs back in 2022.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
Of her 37 Grammy nominations, Blige owns nine trophies and won at least one award each in the pop, R&B, hip-hop and gospel categories.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Each trophy reflects Jame Eagan’s age at the time that it’s awarded.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trophy
Noun
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The crown jewel of Heritage’s menu, Gonzalez said, is the A-5 ribeye, a premium Japanese beef prepared tableside on hot stone.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2025
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From the French heritage houses on Place Vendôme, to independent brands presenting their latest jewels at showrooms and luxury hotel around the city, some jewels of spectacular diversity were on show.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cardinal received the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor, in 2009.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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He was awarded the honor in King Charles’ list that was published on Jan. 1 this year.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trophy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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