1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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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
Emissions from spacecraft landings on the moon can drift freely across its surface and may settle in — and contaminate — some scientifically precious real estate, according to new research.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Silver prices are hitting new all-time highs, with the precious metal extending last year's landmark advance into 2026.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
No living, sentient being should suffer as these precious furry souls from puppy mills do.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Commodities took center stage the trading week ending Jan. 23, muscling aside mega-cap tech as sharp rallies in precious metals and U.S. natural gas reverberated across global markets.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Silver prices are hitting new all-time highs, with the precious metal extending last year's landmark advance into 2026.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
No living, sentient being should suffer as these precious furry souls from puppy mills do.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Commodities took center stage the trading week ending Jan. 23, muscling aside mega-cap tech as sharp rallies in precious metals and U.S. natural gas reverberated across global markets.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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The organization will have to hope Michkov learned a valuable lesson and comes to training camp in shape and ready to go from Day 1 next season.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Once public, OpenAI’s compensation packages may also become less attractive in some ways; new hires would receive stock options rather than pre-IPO equity, and those options may or may not prove valuable depending on the company’s post-IPO performance and stock price trajectory.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta will be a cherished checkpoint for fans of what might be college football’s all-time most remarkable tale.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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So be a dear, search turf here For garbage and trash abound.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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John became a dear friend of mine and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Flights, hotels and cruises are often more expensive around holidays, when demand is high.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Exploration calls as pleasure-seeking Venus forms a quincunx to jovial Jupiter, activating your 9th House of Learning with a nudge to adjust expensive plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Your 8th House of Psychology hosts Mercury, whose quincunx with unstoppable Jupiter in your sign could stir up important talks about money and trust with a loved one.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Remittances from loved ones abroad, part of the vast Venezuelan diaspora, have become lifelines for many families.—
Mery Mogollon,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Those who have followed Tyler James Williams from his days on Everybody Hates Chris know he's always been an adorable kid.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, right now there are plenty of great discounts to find on kitchen essentials, including these adorable Kate Spade oven mitts and glass storage containers, perfect for leftovers (and reducing plastic usage, a big deal in my home).—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Jan. 2026
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Limited-production, handmade cars can demand a lot of costly attention when fixes are in order, and in this respect, an Alvis is no different from a Rolls-Royce or Bentley of the era.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The costly giveaway led to a fast break by his former roommate at Duke.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, the beloved, multi-award-winning actor, writer and comedian died today at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Catherine O’Hara, a beloved and iconic actor known for her roles in several Christopher Guest films, Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek, and The Studio died on January 30 at the age of 71 in her home after a brief illness, a rep confirmed.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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