1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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2
as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children
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3
as in dear
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a precious friend for whom I would do anything
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Recent Examples of precious
Its elegant fixtures, precious timepieces, and bespoke surfaces convey its multi-million-dollar value.
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Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Reuters — Gold sailed past $3,500 per ounce to a record high Tuesday, as a weaker dollar and mounting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September boosted the precious metal’s appeal.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
This week, Target is even hosting its first ever Wellness Innovation Summit, where emerging brands will have the chance to pitch Target buyers for precious shelf space.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Tamara Warren, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Reuters — Gold sailed past $3,500 per ounce to a record high Tuesday, as a weaker dollar and mounting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September boosted the precious metal’s appeal.
—CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
This week, Target is even hosting its first ever Wellness Innovation Summit, where emerging brands will have the chance to pitch Target buyers for precious shelf space.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Best of all, society member experts will be on hand to provide valuable tips on caring for the tropical beauties.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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What follows are insights into how founders are telling their stories, adding credibility and authenticity, and gaining valuable learning, and fan support prior to launch.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Watch Maria on Netflix The Piano Lesson In Malcolm Washington's feature directorial debut, The Piano Lesson delves into the Charles family's struggle with a heavy decision surrounding their cherished heirloom piano.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Even Roosevelt, the city’s most cherished school, has been vacant since 2019 and fallen into disrepair.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The subject matter is a little near-and-dear to my heart as a TV critic.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Versace Medusa ’95 Satin Corset Top This, dear reader, is the exact Versace corset top that Swift sported not only while out and about with Travis Kelce but also during a surprise SNL appearance in October 2023.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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In fact, many posts feature tips on how to save, with people sharing discount codes, budget-friendly hacks and links to Amazon dupes of otherwise expensive items.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This car event is home to one of the most expensive car auctions in the world.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Once the cars arrived at the Kinnison family home, Robert was sitting in a lawn chair surrounded by loved ones as the cars strolled through.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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So can maintaining close relationships and finding a sense of purpose, whether through volunteering or caring for a loved one.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Annett, 34, has taken TikTok by storm after capturing the adorable bond between her grandad, Walter Annett, and his cat named Angus.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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What Jay has created, together with legend-in the-making Michael Strassner and the adorable Liz Larsen, is pure cinematic gold.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, costly mistakes — a Miles Sanders red zone fumble in the third quarter and three drops from CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter — gave the Eagles a slim 24-20 victory.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Oregon is another state feeling the strain of costlier and harder to obtain insurance policies, with Cotality finding that major insurers have begun to pull back homeowner insurance coverage in parts of Oregon.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aside from fake dating, the novel is full of beloved, albeit cheesy, rom-com tropes.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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