trophy
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1.4
- noun
- /ˈtroʊfi/
:
trofeo
- Ladies and gentlemen, as a reminder we will have the official Lombardi Trophy presentation at the conclusion of this game.
- win a trophy
- award the trophy
- receive the trophy
It's called What can I do with old trophies and medals?
- It's called What can I do with old trophies and medals?
- It's where those victories, like trophies, get dented.
- It's a cup, it's a trophy, and it goes down on your CV.
- I mean, that's the only trophy that's not in our family collection.
- I, I just listen, I don't mind a trophy if I've earned it.
- Your skull will make quite a trophy for father now.
- And you know, you're right, yes, there's nice trophies on the shelf.
- The things that become are trophies and we're so proud of.
- You'd be keeping that trophy in my hands.
- And, you know, you go to the trophy room, you go.
Examples
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Back home we call that a participation trophy.
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And when we give them that trophy, we're telling them losing is so bad.
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In final races, the prize usually is a trophy, a golden sword, and a luxury car.
Academic text (2000) -
Winning is not about the trophy and the accolades.
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I was the only one to bring a trophy back for the state of Vermont.
Fiction book (1994) -
One lucky couple will win this handsome trophy that Marilyn here is holding.
Fiction book (1994) -
The team received a shiny trophy after winning the championship game.
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He proudly displayed his first place trophy on the shelf in his room.
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At the award ceremony, each winner was handed a beautiful trophy for their achievements.
Synonyms
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1.0
A prize given to someone for achievement or excellence
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1.0
An award given for winning a competition or achievement
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1.3
Something given to a person to thank them for doing something good
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1.1
A large decorative trophy with handles given to the winner
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7.0
A prize or public praise for very good work
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1.0
The top award given to the winner in a competition
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3.9
A large medal given as an award or to mark an event
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4.1
A medal or ribbon given to honor someone's achievement
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3.5
To win a prize for finishing first, second, or third in a competition
Compounds
- Offensive
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6.5
An attractive younger wife of a rich older man seen mainly as a way to show wealth
- Offensive
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7.9
A younger attractive husband kept mainly for his looks or status rather than his personality
How Prestigious
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word trophy comes from the old Greek word tropaion, from trop- meaning 'turn'. Soldiers set up a tropaion where the enemy 'turned' and ran, so a trophy became a prize or symbol of victory.