Trophy
What it means
An object awarded or kept as a visible mark of achievement.
Reach for it when naming a physical symbol of success rather than the success itself
The robotics trophy stood beside photographs of every student who had contributed.
Words to choose between 7
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playful
silverware
Fits when a collection of sports trophies is celebrated informally
Careful Silverware is sports slang and inaccurate for wood, glass, or medals.
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everyday
Fits when something valuable is given for winning or excellence
Careful A prize can be consumed or spent and need not remain as a symbol.
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warm
cup
Fits when the award has the traditional handled-vessel form
Careful Cup is shape-specific and also names an ordinary drinking vessel.
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professional
Fits when the recognition may be money, a title, or an object
Careful Award is broader and can refer to the act of granting as well.
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professional
medal
Fits when a wearable disk is the exact honor
Careful Medal is one form of trophy and often recognizes individual performance.
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formal
plaque
Fits when a flat inscribed award is being described
Careful Plaque specifies form and may commemorate service rather than victory.
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literary
Fits when remembrance matters more than competitive recognition
Careful A memento can be privately meaningful without being earned.
Opposites 3
- penalty
- forfeiture
- consolation
Common phrases 3
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championship trophy
The championship trophy returned to the village after forty years.
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win a trophy
Every crew can win a trophy for safety as well as speed.
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trophy cabinet
The trophy cabinet includes awards for debate, music, and athletics.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated