as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Inspired, Lee joined Chisholm’s presidential campaign in 1972 – and since that serendipitous moment, Lee has logged over 30 years of experience as a public legislator, bringing valuable insights into the progress made for women of color over the decades.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
This holder is made of water-resistant, 100 percent ripstop nylon and can hold all of your valuables in one place, including your credit cards, cash, keys, smartphone, and, of course, passport.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Employees who are accustomed to managing multiple responsibilities may demonstrate greater adaptability and resilience, which are valuable traits in a rapidly changing business environment.
Competitive Edge in Hiring.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Inspired, Lee joined Chisholm’s presidential campaign in 1972 – and since that serendipitous moment, Lee has logged over 30 years of experience as a public legislator, bringing valuable insights into the progress made for women of color over the decades.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The valuables, which totaled around $1 million, were swept with a broom into pillowcases.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024
This holder is made of water-resistant, 100 percent ripstop nylon and can hold all of your valuables in one place, including your credit cards, cash, keys, smartphone, and, of course, passport.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
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The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And inefficiency gets very expensive when homes sit on the market.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The finds, including extensive fortified cities and stunning artifacts, helped rewrite the region’s history.ByVaishnavi Chandrashekhar, science.org, 4 Nov. 2024
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As fascinating as the terror bird is, this find has an equally interesting origin story.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Here's how Stocks that could move, the biggest donors, jobs for Jamie Dimon and Elon Musk: Election news roundup Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has enough cash to buy Target, Starbucks, and Nike The result brings an end to a costly chapter in what had already been a difficult year for Boeing.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Dornoch Dancer Surrounded by water as Scotland is, and given the nature of the DEEP project, a significant expense over several years was the constant costly demand to book boats.Louise Schiavone, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Not surprisingly, all North Carolina hospitals opted into this windfall program.Ge Bai, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Alsup also created an online tool allowing former owners to search for a property address and learn whether there is a windfall profit.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
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Good post for a mid- to late-November afternoon: 70 to 100 yards back in timber and along the thickest, nastiest ditch that leads out to crops. 59) Don’t waste precious rut-hunting time.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Viewers joined Jenn with tears over Romeo's precious reaction to his dad coming home.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Risdon Beazley archive has a near-mythical status among treasure hunters and maritime historians alike.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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As for other differences between the plans, Entertainment includes more than 75 channels, the ability to stream on unlimited devices in your home, unlimited cloud DVR storage, and a special offer on premium channels.Monica Mercuri, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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Experience the difference that a premium water filtration system can make for yourself.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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For a franchise which has had very little to celebrate in terms of success on the field or general positivity, the arrival of Daniels has been a godsend and a signal of better times ahead.Ben Morse, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Use those stickers: This new feature is a godsend when doing Huntathons, Elder Dragon Interceptions or Dimensional Rift monsters.Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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