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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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
This journalistic cynicism amid government ham-handedness shattered something precious too.
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Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Chinese jewelry company Laopu Gold still has significant upside, despite recent volatility in prices of the precious metal, analysts said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In a highly competitive environment, if Series Mania 2026 was anything to go by, a significant number of Europe’s top companies are driving into originality in order to score precious series orders.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Every baby is ‘legitimate’ in God’s eyes; every child is precious in His sight.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Chinese jewelry company Laopu Gold still has significant upside, despite recent volatility in prices of the precious metal, analysts said.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
In a highly competitive environment, if Series Mania 2026 was anything to go by, a significant number of Europe’s top companies are driving into originality in order to score precious series orders.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Every baby is ‘legitimate’ in God’s eyes; every child is precious in His sight.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Saturn reaches from there to sextile Pluto in your valuable 2nd house, which may narrow your focus toward material resources.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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With clients and readers of his books vastly ranging in demographic, Rojeck is hopeful that anyone, anywhere can gain valuable financial literacy from his teachings.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steven Jones was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a cherished brother and a beloved uncle, his sister said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately for me—and for you, dear listener—Stephan Jenkins had an unexpected answer to that question.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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These two visions are dear to us and remain relevant today.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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After all, walking requires no gym membership, expensive equipment or specialized training and is accessible to nearly everyone and can be done almost anywhere.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Services like fire rescue, trash pickup and road repair are more expensive to provide in a city designed to sprawl, said DART board member Enrique MacGregor.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fajgenbaum says six people have been treated with the drug so far, including five children, and all five children showed meaningful improvement — sitting up, engaging more with loved ones, and in some cases making gains that once seemed out of reach.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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So the loved one ends up inside a vacuum cleaner and thrown out.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Read about the first-grade class that, in 1982, took a trip to tap a sugar maple, boil the sap, and share some adorable moments.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bolstered by fuzzy electric guitars, the song also provides the perfect moment for TWS to show off their aegyo — a quintessentially South Korean gesture of acting adorable that doesn’t always translate well overseas.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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While effective, these systems are often heavy, costly, and consume significant power, limiting the drone’s flight time and maneuverability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, many Latin American economies have become deeply integrated with China’s, meaning any pivot away could be costly and take years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole just landed on the streamer and the nine-episode Scandi series focuses on his beloved Harry Hole novels, the troubled detective that launched the powerhouse Norwegian author’s writing career.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, the beloved lifestyle creator is making her biggest move yet — stepping from social media into the streaming world with her very own series on Tubi.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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