TREASURE Synonyms: 193 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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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noun

ˈtre-zhər

Definition of treasure

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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verb

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

The schools have a major advantage over a typical fund because the time and treasure required to man the investments are donated. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 The priceless treasure arrived in England via a truck driven (under heavy guard) onto a Eurostar train in July. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026

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Some enthusiasts will always treasure the sound and mechanical involvement of a gasoline engine, while others will welcome the instant, gutsier response and refinement of electric propulsion. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 While newer restaurants have helped put Albany’s dining scene on the map, longtime residents still treasure neighborhood institutions. — Barbara Noe Kennedy, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for treasure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for treasure

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Alexandra would wear the jewel in her coronation crown, as would her successors Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
In the latter days of the Shopping Mall Era, the Georgia Square Mall was a jewel of Athens commerce.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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Separately, PalmPay, the fintech company launched in Nigeria with backing from Transsion and China’s NetEase, is seeking about $200 million ahead of a potential Hong Kong IPO that could value it at more than $1 billion.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Legend has it that Steinbrenner himself put up less than $200,000 of his own money — perhaps as little as $168,000 — to secure a roughly two percent initial ownership stake in a total purchase package initially valued at just over $10 million.

— Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of value

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Court documents allege that MacLean and Taylor sold human body parts to numerous buyers and that MacLean also stored and sold remains in Kat's Creepy Creations, her store in Salem, Massachusetts.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The material forms the anode, where lithium ions are stored while the battery charges.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of store

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With their victory, Cameroon became just the fourth nation to lift the WAFCON trophy since 1998 and the third to win both the men’s and women’s Africa Cup of Nations (alongside Nigeria and South Africa).

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The 41-year-old is widely considered one of the best players in history, winning five Ballon d’Or awards in addition to a host of major trophies and record-breaking achievements.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of trophy

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Players have been discarded, standards raised and difficult calls made in pursuit of a team capable of winning the biggest prizes.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
No one won the Powerball jackpot or the $2 million Match 5 + Power Play prize, but one lucky person in Florida won the $1 million Match 5 prize.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of prize

Verb

There’s also a hidden pocket between the straps, just big enough to stash lip balm, earbuds, jewelry, cash, credit cards, or other small items.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Multiple internal and external compartments keep you ultra-organized; and there’s a dedicated laptop pocket for stashing your computer.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

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