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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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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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

However, according to the report, violence is increasing in museum thefts, with thieves using instruments such as dynamite, guns, and sledgehammers to gain access to treasures and deter employees from interfering. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026 Sun-Loving Outdoor Potted Plants Containers brimming with beautiful treasures don’t need to be high-maintenance. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 Iridescent flashes and gold gemstones emulate deep-sea treasures. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 There’s a plucky little Qing Dynasty artifact that at first glance looks out of place among China’s many Forbidden City treasures. — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Assateague Island is one of Maryland's treasures and is famous for the wild horses who call it home. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 When therapist Erika Mills spent summers with her grandmother, now 96, their Saturday mornings began with a walk and a search for treasures at neighborhood garage sales. — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Of the Baltimore Museum of Art’s 1,400 Matisse treasures, more than 600 were donated by these women, making this the world’s largest public collection of his works. — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 And midcentury Italian treasures, like the Osvaldo Borsani floor lamp in the living room with an ivy motif creeping up its base, add a touch of glamour. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasures

Noun

The 1900 building, in the campus’ northwestern corner, is one of its jewels — a vaulted room hung with candelabras lit for the campus opening in gold and blue, the school colors.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 26 Aug. 2026
However, the jewels Mary acquired throughout her lifetime serve as a sparkling reminder of her legacy, from the Cullinan diamonds to the Queen Mary’s bandeau tiara which Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day in 2018.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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Ayrshire doesn’t get the headlines or rapturous odes that the Highlands do, but this rugged coastal stretch in southwestern Scotland is filled with under-the-radar gems like Glenapp Castle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Here are five hidden gems for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a sense of discovery.

— Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of gems

Verb

The free market rate is different from the official rate, which values the rial 29% higher against the US dollar.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
At the top of the range, the offering values Shein at roughly $27 billion — a fraction of its pandemic-era peak valuation.

— Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 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

Verb

The Russian Defense Ministry said that its forces overnight struck a warehouse in the Kyiv region that stores Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missiles and fuel for rocket boosters.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces overnight struck a warehouse in the Kyiv region that stores Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missiles and fuel for rocket boosters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026