as in valuable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts

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Recent Examples of invaluable The United States will also need to invest in universities and researchers who can make invaluable technical breakthroughs in AI safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, but lack the capacities of big firms. Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025 For Jennifer O’Callaghan, Hollywood history can teach new generations an invaluable part of American history. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 That was the beginning of learning what would prove to be invaluable information for both Evans and Ryder, who is the youngest of her four children. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 Such a system will foster greater accountability, prevent incidents from remaining hidden, and provide invaluable data to refine prevention and response efforts. Elizabeth Allan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
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Adjective
  • Undoubtedly, there are players with potential and talent at Tuchel’s disposal, but very little valuable experience in a position that requires more maturity and discipline.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The aftermath of that tragedy taught him a valuable life lesson about how the chaos of the world could affect the global financial sector.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The risks are insignificant compared to the inestimable cost of inaction.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
  • If there’s a cool event in the city – a concert underplay, a charity fundraiser, a hard-to-get-into party – chances are high that Questo will be there, either as a guest enjoying himself or as a DJ providing the vibes based on his inestimable knowledge of music and music history.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • There are priceless sculptures in city parks.
    Vivienne Walt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Take the quiz here … LOST LEGACY – Museum's bracelet theft joins list of priceless artifacts stolen and destroyed worldwide.
    , FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Invaluable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaluable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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