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noun

ˈtre-zhər How to pronounce treasure (audio)
Definition of treasurenext
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as in jewel
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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as in gem
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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treasure

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verb

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as in to value
to hold dear I'll always treasure the time my friend and I spent together this past summer

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as in to store
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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How is the word treasure different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of treasure are appreciate, cherish, prize, and value. While all these words mean "to hold in high estimation," treasure emphasizes jealously safeguarding something considered precious.

a treasured memento

When is appreciate a more appropriate choice than treasure?

The words appreciate and treasure are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, appreciate often connotes sufficient understanding to enjoy or admire a thing's excellence.

appreciates fine wine

In what contexts can cherish take the place of treasure?

The words cherish and treasure can be used in similar contexts, but cherish implies a special love and care for something.

cherishes her children above all

When is it sensible to use prize instead of treasure?

The meanings of prize and treasure largely overlap; however, prize implies taking a deep pride in something one possesses.

Americans prize their freedom

When could value be used to replace treasure?

While in some cases nearly identical to treasure, value implies rating a thing highly for its intrinsic worth.

values our friendship

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Recent Examples of treasure
Noun
Enola also realizes that Tewkesbury's family must have hidden the gold in Maltese cliff, because Tewkesbury previously told her stories about a treasure hidden there. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Ski or snowboard at Mountain High Resort in the winter, visit Grizzly Cafe anytime of year for a hearty breakfast, and hunt for treasure at Alice’s Vintage Cottage. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Verb
Compulsively interesting and beautifully written—there is something to treasure on every page. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 The storied tree is treasured not only for its age, stature and beauty, but for connections to the legend of Robin Hood, said to have hidden along with his band of outlaws inside the trunk to escape the Sheriff of Nottingham. — Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure
  1. jewel
  2. gem
  3. value
  4. store
  5. trophy
  6. prize
  7. love
  8. stash
Noun
  • Aerospace was the crown jewel inside Honeywell and the primary reason many investors owned shares in the conglomerate.
    — Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Earlier in the year that jewel grew significantly in size and scope to include the OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of jewel
Noun
  • On the New Jersey artist’s debut album, a steady stream of screwball ideas coalesce into unexpectedly existential laptop twee gems.
    — Nick Ayres DeMasi, Pitchfork, 1 July 2026
  • The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
Definition of gem
Verb
  • Francis retained a stake of more than 70%, which Forbes valued at more than $900 million at the time.
    — Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In late May, Cognition raised more than $1 billion in a new funding round that valued the startup at $26 billion, more than doubling its valuation from a September 2025 round.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 July 2026
Definition of value
Verb
  • It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
    — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026
  • That badge allowed former surfer Conan Hayes, who was acquainted with election-denier and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell, to enter the secure room where the machines were stored and take images of the voting machines and associated data.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of store
Noun
  • Winning another Emmy is off the table, though, making this a race between the gifted Seehorn, a perennial Emmy underachiever, and Russell, nominated five times as actor and still looking for her first trophy.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Brazil had high hopes of lifting the trophy for the first time since 2002 and finally adding a sixth star to its famed canary yellow jersey, but the long wait continues.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of trophy
Noun
  • Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • When the Allied powers prevailed in World War II, the United States took the ship as a war prize.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of prize
Verb
  • Batters love to hit in Sacramento The Dodgers had dominated the A’s in the previous two games, scoring nine runs in both for victories of 9-4 and 9-3, respectively.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Brushed with honey mustard and topped with ham, Gruyère cheese, and béchamel sauce, guests will love these buttery mini sandwiches.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of love
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  • There’s a clear PVC pocket for stashing liquid items, and a separate toothbrush tab.
    — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Chicagoans long have been creative in finding places to stash their cars.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of stash

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“Treasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treasure. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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