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
But much like this precious subspecies of the mountain lion, the past 20 years have seen the latter population making a comeback, as well.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Within the colony, clean water is a precious commodity.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Your money, just like your health, is too precious to gamble with.
—David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Her letters are the key to everything: raw data for her life and the untransformed banalities which, magically transmuted, become the precious trivia of the novels.
—Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Within the colony, clean water is a precious commodity.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Your money, just like your health, is too precious to gamble with.
—David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Her letters are the key to everything: raw data for her life and the untransformed banalities which, magically transmuted, become the precious trivia of the novels.
—Literary Hub, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
Adjective
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Your time is valuable, and the right experience should set you up for success.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Integra plans to resume operations again using the heap leach method, where valuable metals are extracted by dissolving heaps of ore in a chemical solution for weeks or months, according to Science Direct.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Aug. 2025
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Taylor also used much of her wealth to promote causes dear to her, particularly as one of the first outspoken advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its official name is the Eleanor 55, after a dear friend of Spellman.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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That’s because their national organizations, which pay for insurance on the expensive properties, never pulled their charters, opting instead to dole out their own discipline.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
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But perhaps what’s even more interesting is that it’s somehow become less expensive than the $32,780 2011 LEAF.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The video showed Kylie holding Elliotte on her hip while Jason was walking beside Wyatt and holding her hand with his mom, Donna Kelce, trailing behind. Both little girls were dressed for the occasion, with Elliotte in an adorable baby blue tulle dress and Wyatt in a pink and purple sequined dress.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The success was driven by nostalgia, curiosity around what happened to the beloved characters, and most of the original actors reprising their roles, with on-set chemistry and camaraderie enriched by time.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The victim’s granddaughter was attending a music festival in Pennsylvania when her mother called with the tragic news of her beloved grandmother’s death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th century mills, serving up sweet treats for communities around the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Summer is a season of leisurely lunches, sunset cocktails, and sweet treats.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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Featured Gallery Take a look at some of our favorite quilt designs entered in a competition at the 2025 Kentucky State Fair.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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The flavor profiles include vanilla bean, strawberry, and mango–all tasty on their own or added to your favorite smoothie.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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