as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Both black boxes, the plane’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, are now being analyzed for valuable clues that could help determine the cause.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
But this approach is a bit fussy for me—I'd rather keep it low-key and bring as few valuables to the beach as possible.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
That’s the conundrum for West Coast artists looking to go national, which is what made The Pop Out such a valuable national stage.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
Both black boxes, the plane’s cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder, are now being analyzed for valuable clues that could help determine the cause.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Noun
Photo : Open Homes Photography Early owners used the safe in the butler’s pantry for storing silver and other valuables.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
But this approach is a bit fussy for me—I'd rather keep it low-key and bring as few valuables to the beach as possible.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Because kids don’t always need an expensive class or activity in order to learn valuable life skills.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
25 June 2025
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Conversely, the league’s second-most expensive team in terms of salary, Toronto FC ($34,146,193) is second-worst in the Eastern Conference and third-worst in the league in terms of points (just 13 in 17 games).—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
Noun
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In time, that ethos led to the formation of Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries or STAR, a group that helped often abandoned youth find shelter.—
Raquel Willis,
Time,
19 June 2025
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The most recent and remarkable finds are directly related to a fellow accomplished theorist, Norman Routledge.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Without needing to rely on costly long-range missiles, Israeli jets can now fly directly over Iranian targets, drop cheaper precision bombs, and strike with greater frequency.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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As cyber threats become more sophisticated, AI offers a flexible, scalable solution for safeguarding business-critical data and reduces the risk of costly breaches. 4.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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However, for those who experience sudden financial windfalls—whether through lottery winnings, inheritances, business sales (selling a business), or legal settlements—the journey is far more abrupt and often overwhelming.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The winner can ultimately rake in up to $125 million, all of which adds up to much more than bragging rights — which has left Major League Soccer players asking why their cut from the windfall isn’t greater.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Fears over the economic impact of crushing trade tariffs, a worsening geopolitical landscape, and US dollar weakness have all fuelled the precious metal’s price ascension.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This rare, precious silence was part of what drew Jonathan Grenier and James May, the founders of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours, to set up the company’s outdoor adventure base camp here.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Since 2021, Rwanda has invested great blood and treasure into its Congo intervention.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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What treasures were destroyed in 477 when the Imperial Library in Constantinople, which supposedly contained 120,000 texts, went up in flames!—
Bernd Roeck
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The premium format now commands a record 5.3% share of the Chinese box office, signaling unprecedented audience appetite for the Imax experience.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2025
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At the semiannual industry-leading Chicago Collective trade show on Aug. 2 to 5, the Italian Trade Agency will showcase its curation of premium menswear fashion and men’s accessories brands.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Her presence turns out to be a godsend when, a few minutes into the ceremony, the place is swarmed by armed mercenaries (Stephen Dorff plays their leader).—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
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However, Alexander's release could become a godsend for the Dolphins.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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