as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
And that's where an emotional adviser, so to speak, can be an incredibly valuable guide.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The large inside features a zippered main compartment and interior pocket, while an exterior zippered pocket will keep smaller valuables secure.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In January, Angel City, the NWSL’s most valuable franchise, moved into its own practice facility at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
And that's where an emotional adviser, so to speak, can be an incredibly valuable guide.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Noun
This climate emergency is dire: tens of thousands have lost their homes, many had to evacuate in haste leaving behind their valuables and pets.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The large inside features a zippered main compartment and interior pocket, while an exterior zippered pocket will keep smaller valuables secure.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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The most expensive car sold on BaT last year was a 2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport that went for $4.1 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Smart omissions, like leaving out an expensive or nonessential garnish.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With most of these tech finds, the products usually run out pretty fast, so don't sleep on the decision - add it to your cart, pay, and wait for delivery.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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Excited by their find, Petrone immediately contacted David Marshall, president of Heritage Architecture & Planning, which is overseeing the historic restoration project.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Time and time again, criminal approaches to drug policy have proven ineffective, costly and unfair.—
Michael Abrams,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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To address landlords’ concerns that following the law would be too onerous or costly, the city launched its property owner support program on Jan. 15.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If the group doesn't get a windfall of a half-million dollars soon, SOUL will close its doors at the end of next month.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Someone scored the windfall on a $1,000,000 a Year for Life Spectacular scratch-off game sold at a TravelCenters of America in Vero Beach, the Florida Lottery said Feb. 6.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The soot covers the faces of workers who spend hours inside every day extracting the precious material from sand.—
Samya Kullab and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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People are unnecessarily precious about protecting their seasoning though.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s an old gold vault just outside of Washington, D.C., that holds the kind of (national) treasures most film nerds can only dream of seeing.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
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The irreplaceable Barbara Cook put her interpretive stamp on Sondheim’s songbook in her concert tributes, reanimating musical treasures through her own introspective moonlight.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Henry Winkler and Stacey Winkler, his wife, are just godsends.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Propane heater: on sale for $79.99 Original price: $89.99 A propane heater is a godsend during cold winter nights in your tent.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
29 Oct. 2024
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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