plural trophies
1
: something gained or given in victory or conquest especially when preserved or mounted as a memorial
2
a
: a memorial of an ancient Greek or Roman victory raised on the field of battle or on the nearest land for a naval victory
b
: a representation of such a memorial (as on a medal)
also
: an architectural ornament representing a group of military weapons
3
: a game animal or fish suitable for mounting as a trophy
—usually used attributively
4
: one that is prized for qualities that enhance prestige or social status
—usually used attributively
a trophy wife
a trophy house
trophy
transitive verb
: nutrition : nurture : growth
dystrophy
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Noun
the mogul's latest trophies include a winter mansion in the Bahamas and a new sports car
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The Padres own no World Series trophies, and the Chargers’ lone league-championship victory came in January 1964.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
With just 90 minutes to spare, the Lone Stars reeled in a blue marlin, the league’s highest-scoring catch, securing a trophy for Scheffler's team.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
After the 41-3 loss to Iowa, the Minnesota football team had plenty of time to stew, reflect and even watch film on a group of coach busses convoying north without the company of the Floyd of Rosedale trophy.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
The Padres own no World Series trophies, and the Chargers’ lone league-championship victory came in January 1964.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
With just 90 minutes to spare, the Lone Stars reeled in a blue marlin, the league’s highest-scoring catch, securing a trophy for Scheffler's team.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Trophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trophy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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trophy
noun
tro·phy
ˈtrō-fē 
plural trophies
1
: something taken from the enemy in victory or conquest especially when kept and displayed as proof of one's bravery or victory
took the enemy's flags as trophies
2
: something given in recognition of a victory or as an award for achievement
a golf trophy
trophied
adjective
-fēd
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