as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Both of these comparisons, and everything in between, are valuable in telling a complete and accurate story.
—Kynala Phillips, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Simone Fontecchio is more valuable than Nikola Jovic.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Both of these comparisons, and everything in between, are valuable in telling a complete and accurate story.
—Kynala Phillips, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Survivors who couldn’t find ways to leave the area were stuck there, while wanderers likely arrived to scour for valuables and other items left behind.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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The cost of groceries and electricity is more expensive.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dutch, French, Portuguese and Belgian families each kept a few, a dozen, or a couple of hundred milk cows on land that’s now too expensive even to keep chickens.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Waymo’s reliance on people for simple tasks underscores how even the most advanced autonomous technologies still require costly human intervention for some basic operations.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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For simpler situations, such as setting up a basic payment plan, working directly with the IRS or a local tax professional may be less costly.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Then, stars shift again, this time bringing media presence, determination, sudden windfalls, getting clear on your path, and big protection.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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That began to change late last month as earnings reports from some of the biggest tech companies started to spook investors, who are growing impatient that the spending has yet to produce a commensurate windfall in revenues.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Willcox Southern hospitality extends to your precious animals at The Willcox.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The campaign nods to archival Loro Piana communication from the 1990s and to campaigns dedicated to the precious dark Merino Pecora Nera wool, to its signature White Sole shoe, and to the Loro Piana Record Bale Award.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep reading to shop Stewart’s elegant and timeless travel look with finds starting at just $15.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Margin is also expected to improve in the premium global air freight segment, which focuses on high-value, time-sensitive cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Zayn Malik's tooth fairy is paying premium prices.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Richness is goodness, and McFadden’s 50/50 mix of pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano is a pantry godsend.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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An e-bike simply provides an assist with each stroke of the pedals and is a godsend to many older people who still want to ride a bicycle.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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