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adjective

ˈval-yə-bəl How to pronounce valuable (audio)
Definition of valuablenext
as in expensive
commanding a large price an extremely valuable diamond necklace

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valuable

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noun

as in treasure

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Recent Examples of valuable
Adjective
Elmo say not to worry because me cookie experience still very valuable. — Ysabel Yates, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 The Marlins have invested heavily in developing young talent, and 2026 gave some of those players valuable experience at the professional level, including Jared Serna, who made a remarkable play at second base Saturday. — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
There are also smart personal security accessories designed to help keep passports, wallets, and other valuables secure while on the go. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026 In that incident, the victim was accosted by two men who demanded valuables. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for valuable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
  1. expensive
  2. find
  3. costly
  4. windfall
  5. precious
  6. treasure
  7. premium
  8. godsend
Adjective
  • Plant operators will be able to stretch their operating cycles to 24 months, cutting down on expensive refueling outages and keeping the plant running continuously for longer stretches.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The couple found another vet to operate on Apex’s shoulder, but because his condition was worse, the surgery was more expensive.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of expensive
Noun
  • The fancy find is available in several styles, including a silver finish and a black lantern shape.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Read on to shop those finds and other lookalikes for her plaid skirt, boots, and top-handle bag — all from $10.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of find
Adjective
  • One of the biggest lessons from 2026 was the importance of finishing games and avoiding a costly losing streak.
    — Brandon Liguori, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Browns outlasted the Carolina Panthers, 21-18, dropping the Panthers to 1-2 on a day that was costly in many ways.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of costly
Noun
  • The mostly male, mostly young consumers of this content came up in the pandemic days of meme stock windfalls, speculative crypto investments, and hypebeast product drops.
    — Adam Erace, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The supply-demand imbalance has led to soaring prices and a windfall for memory and storage stocks.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of windfall
Adjective
  • Seeing these two girl dads tear up about walking their babies down the aisle, the passage of time, and the inviolate personhood of their daughters was tender and precious.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One burns the only copy of her sister’s precious handwritten manuscript; at least two others set houses on fire, one while her unsuspecting parents are still asleep inside.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of precious
Noun
  • The treasure is now on public display at the nearby LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Between the waves, locals can be seen taking lungfuls of air before diving under the surface to search for sea cucumbers or perhaps another haul of 9th-century Tang treasure like the one found in 1998.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of treasure
Adjective
  • Hawaiian Airlines’ 24 Airbus A330s will each get 22 all-new first-class suites with sliding doors, starting in 2028, and its first-ever premium-economy section, with 28 seats.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of premium
Noun
  • Like a godsend Gregoria appears at a jog, her ring of keys chiming.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a godsend and makes Los Angeles traffic jams almost tolerable.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of godsend

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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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