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
Imagined as a precious floral lace placed on the skin, its rose gold mesh serves as the background for a scattering of precious floral motifs executed in marquise and pear-cut diamonds.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
Many Americans are unaware that government regulation of industry helped bring us these precious gains in children’s health, by keeping tuberculosis, E.coli, and yes, bird flu out of the milk people drink.
— Made By History, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Sofia Grainge Toddlers and Baby Girls’ Puff-Sleeve Dress In addition to PJs, shoppers can also peruse precious everyday picks for little ones.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The precious blooms can droop to the ground or even worse, snap off—and no one wants that.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
Many Americans are unaware that government regulation of industry helped bring us these precious gains in children’s health, by keeping tuberculosis, E.coli, and yes, bird flu out of the milk people drink.
— Made By History, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
Sofia Grainge Toddlers and Baby Girls’ Puff-Sleeve Dress In addition to PJs, shoppers can also peruse precious everyday picks for little ones.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The precious blooms can droop to the ground or even worse, snap off—and no one wants that.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Years before, scientists funded by industry scouted the seabed there, discovering both valuable minerals and new forms of life.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Senior executives are now shouldering more direct reports, managing tasks once owned by middle managers, and losing valuable time for strategic thinking.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Then, Lohan smiles, unknowingly recreating a version of that photo Ganatra holds so dear as a reminder of the love that went into their Freakier adventure.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those who grew up with them often have dear memories of baking and eating them with family.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Critics dismissed it as expensive and unnecessary, arguing that students could read a guide or browse online forums for free.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Mandatory spending—like those entitlement programs—is much more expensive than discretionary spending.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The PJs are available in five styles overall, including an adorable strawberry print and striped pattern.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Snag this adorable throw pillow from Joanna Gaines’ collab with Loloi or prep for summer weather with this statement-making outdoor umbrella.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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The rest of their Game 5 performance was not The Pistons-Knicks Game 4 no-call: How costly could that be? Comments S Stu A. · 15h 35m ago Most overrated player, huh?—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 3 min A prank carried out by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has proven to be a costly one.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Not only is our favorite produce abundant at the farmers' market, but family cookouts and warm-weather gatherings with friends fill the calendar, giving the perfect opportunity to make certain beloved Southern recipes that feel fit for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Many of his most beloved hits, featured heavily during the April 27 show, had not even been released at the time of that last show.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the sweet mash process, a fresh mash is made every time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The cocktail consists of vanilla vodka, cherry brandy, sweet vermouth and a splash of Canada Dry.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Everybody's favorite socially awkward evil couple, Dedra Meero (Denise Gough) and Syril Karn (Kyle Soller), are doing terrible things for the Imperial Security Bureau, while Luthen and Cassian try to help the nascent rebellion movement on the planet.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Now, fan favorite Andor, a rather bleak look at the rebellion from the perspective of Rogue One’s sacrificial hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), is coming back for a big, bold, second season.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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