Trophy

usgb/ˈtrəʊfi/
noun

A prize given for winning a competition or succeeding in something.

She won the trophy for the best athlete of the year.
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Often appears as...

  • win a trophy
  • lift the trophy
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Sports Associations

Commonly used in sports, where trophies are physical representations of victory.

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The team held the football trophy high in celebration.
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Achievement Symbol

A trophy is often symbolic, representing someone's hard work and success more than its material value.

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Each trophy on the shelf signifies a different triumph in his career.
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Not Always Tangible

Sometimes used metaphorically to denote any reward or recognition, not necessarily a physical item.

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Her smile was the only trophy he needed after the performance.
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