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priceless

adjective

ˈprīs-ləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
Definition of pricelessnext
1
as in invaluable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate good advice is priceless

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2
as in valuable
commanding a large price a dealer of priceless antiques

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Recent Examples of priceless The activity’s plot involved priceless figure-making tools that have vanished. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 At the end of the day, seeing the world with their best friend has been priceless. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026 The Career Mistake Ambitious People Often Make Ambition is priceless. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Camilla swapped out her signature vibrant jewel-toned dresses and priceless jewelry by taking a leaf out of Kate Middleton’s style book. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for priceless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for priceless
  1. invaluable
  2. valuable
  3. expensive
  4. precious
  5. costly
Adjective
  • These explanations, packed with insight, offer an invaluable perspective for young players questioning their own thought processes.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Your veteran team members possess invaluable wisdom regarding conflict resolution, long-term strategy and relational intelligence.
    — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of invaluable
Adjective
  • And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.
    — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sustained across multiple member states over time, these attitudes could erode the institutional architecture that makes the EU such a valuable partner.
    — JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of valuable
Adjective
  • Many tunnels are faster, safer and much more expensive for migrants who would otherwise face increasingly dangerous mountain and desert routes, experts said.
    — Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • This device is undeniably the most capable iPhone ever, as well as the most expensive.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of expensive
Adjective
  • Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Catalytic converters made with precious metals palladium, platinum and rhodium are especially targeted, according to the Justice Department.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of precious
Adjective
  • But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of costly

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“Priceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/priceless. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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