The manager bestowed a trophy on him.
Source: tatoeba (20992)
Trophy
/ˈtɹoʊfi/
Synonyms for "trophy" (145 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
Strong matches (44)
Noun(6 words)
cyclolithdearest wishdesiderationdesideratumdesirediamonddolmenfavorfindfootstoneforbidden fruitgarlandgemglimmering goalgodsendgoldgolden visiongood thinggravegravestone
Related words (72)
memorabiliamemorialmemorial archmemorial columnmemorial statuememorial stonememorialsmemoriesmenhirmonolithmonumentmoundnecrologyobeliskobituaryold mugpalmpalmspearlpillar
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Noun(12 words)
oscarsostentatiousprestigiousprize-winningprizesrecognition prizeshowpieceshowpiecesstatuettestatuettesstatus symboltrophy head
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: prize, a prize, ambition, arch, award.
- Sentence evidence is available for trophy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "trophy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "trophy"
Keep "trophy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "trophy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "trophy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "trophy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
11 entriesMore specific
12 entriesantler trophyaward-winningcupflashygaudyhonor-winninghorn trophyprize-winningshowystatuettetrophy husbandtrophy wife
Collocations
10 entriesgold trophysilver trophytrophy cabinettrophy casetrophy ceremonytrophy cuptrophy huntingtrophy presentationtrophy roomtrophy wife
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
20 translations across 12 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- τρόπαιον noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Belarusian
1 entries- трафе́й noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Bulgarian
1 entries- трофе́й noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 戰利品 /战利品 noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Danish
1 entries- trofæ noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Estonian
4 entries- jahimälestis noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- sõjasaak noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- trofee noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- võidumälestis noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Finnish
4 entries- metsästysmuisto noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- sotasaalis noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- trofee noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- voitonmerkki noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Hebrew
1 entries- שָׁלָל noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Māori
3 entries- ahikarae noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- ito noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
- mariunga noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Russian
1 entries- трофе́й noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Swahili
1 entries- nyara noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Ukrainian
1 entries- трофей noun (object taken by a hunter or conqueror of their success)
Sample sentences
21 total sentences available.
To our surprise, Betty won the trophy.
Source: tatoeba (247233)
I could not but cheer when my friend was handed the trophy.
Source: tatoeba (324331)
He held the trophy up high.
Source: tatoeba (329649)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "trophy"?
Closest matches include prize, a prize, ambition, arch, award.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "trophy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.