prized
Held most dear
Prized means highly valued or cherished.
A prized possession is one you treasure above others.
A prized student earns special regard.
The word implies something has been singled out for esteem: Her prized roses won at the county fair.
Prized often suggests rarity or personal significance rather than mere monetary worth.
Held dear, prized
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- belovedOne who is treasured
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- covetedGreatly desired by many
revered · admired · appreciated · respected · honored · venerated · celebrated · acclaimed
Inherited family treasure
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
- relicPreserved ancient object
keepsake · memento · collection · artwork · masterpiece · antique · trophy · medal
One who prevails
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- honoreeOne being celebrated
- recipientOne who receives something
medalist · scholarship · fellowship · grant · distinction · accolade · commendation · decoration
In short supply
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
- uniqueOnly one exists
- exoticStrikingly unusual, foreign-seeming
- limitedRestricted in extent
exclusive · exceptional · singular · collectible · sought-after · one-of-a-kind · vintage · antique
cherished
Held dear, prized
coveted · revered · admired · appreciated · respected · honored · venerated · celebrated · acclaimed · lauded
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- artifactHuman-made historical object
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
relic · keepsake · memento · collection · artwork · masterpiece · antique · trophy · medal · crown
winner
One who prevails
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- honoreeOne being celebrated
recipient · medalist · scholarship · fellowship · grant · distinction · accolade · commendation · decoration · ribbon
scarce
In short supply
limited · exclusive · exceptional · singular · collectible · sought-after · one-of-a-kind · vintage · antique · inimitable
- desirablecoveted, desired, wanted, sought-after, in demand
- favoritesfavorite, beloved, cherished, darling, dearest
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- golden thingsgold, gilded, aureate, karat, bullion
- worthvalue, merit, worth, deserving, worthiness
prizedignored
Purposely not noticed
neglected · overlooked · disregarded · forgotten · unappreciated
- first prizeAward for the winner
- Pulitzer PrizesAwards for journalism excellence
- grand prizeHighest contest award
- prize drawRandom selection awarding gifts
- second prizeAward for almost winning
- prize ribbonsAward strips for winners