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
Their flexible build slips effortlessly into your suitcase without taking up too much precious space or adding much weight, while still delivering foamy comfort for long walks, workouts, and nonstop sightseeing.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Besides, communication is more precious as a ritual than the film’s story device of one-way authoritarian transmission.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Yet again, Liverpool created precious little from open play.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Besides, communication is more precious as a ritual than the film’s story device of one-way authoritarian transmission.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Rather than wasting precious vacation time ironing everything in your suitcase, do yourself a favor and check out the savings available on wrinkle-free travel clothes ahead of your next trip.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Yet again, Liverpool created precious little from open play.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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But there were still valuable belongings at their home, and his family was concerned burglars might try to ignore the hazardous chemicals in the air and take advantage of the situation.—
Eric Licas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Not because the work is less valuable, but because the learning that used to come with it now has to be created intentionally.—
Daniel Gumucio,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The luxury residential club community has its roots in a cherished getaway that attracted local families to the shores of the Oconee River a century ago.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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One of the last of its kind, The Corner Bookstore is a cherished gem of Carnegie Hill, open since 1978!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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When Kamyar, her co-department-head and dear friend, broaches his upcoming parental leave, Gabrielle’s response is one part scoffing to ten parts guilt-tripping.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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These systems are far more expensive than housing and supportive services.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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We both absolutely loved reading.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The Good American founder posed for photos with all her loved ones, including her sisters, her mom and True's dad, Thompson.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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On Wednesday, May 13, Hailey, 29, shared an adorable video on Instagram showing her son Jack, 20 months, feeding her snacks.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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This adorable gingham matching set is crafted with 100-percent breathable cotton, as well as a relaxed, flowy cut that naturally promotes airflow.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Legal Advice Alone May Not Be Enough One of the costliest mistakes in high-stakes dispute resolution is relying on legal advice without business advice.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Certain areas in South Florida have a history of break-ins at storage units, resulting in costly thefts and vandalism.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Haunted by his experiences in the First World War — do not attempt the math to figure out how old the series thinks Nicolas Cage is — and by the death of his beloved Ruby, Ben isn’t even making enough to pay his devoted assistant, Janet (Karen Rodriguez).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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Before settling in for a long chat with one of the most famous and beloved people on the planet, Colbert engaged in some clever misdirection.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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