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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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valuable

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noun

as in treasure

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Recent Examples of valuable
Adjective
Researchers reimagined the plastic as a valuable industrial raw material. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 Transferring $40,000 into a 9-month CD could prove to be a lucrative and valuable move for savers now. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 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
  • Supplies are also getting more expensive, according to a report from The Century Foundation.
    — Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The expensive and largely unproven strategy would entail launching a network of satellites that rely on constant energy from the sun to compute data in orbit and beam it down to Earth.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of expensive
Noun
  • These are the practical finds that earn a permanent spot in your suitcase without putting a dent in your travel budget.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop my favorite finds — but don’t wait too long, popular items tend to go quick.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of find
Adjective
  • Fairview’s board thought hard before committing to such a costly venture, but had a dream, said Edie Kalin, president of the Odd Fellows Home of CT.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Prematurely extending the life of costly fossil fuel power generation in response to rising costs in a market undergoing reforms may straddle Illinois customers with more costs than otherwise necessary.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of costly
Noun
  • Fueled by a massive financial windfall from its obesity and diabetes drugs, Lilly is executing a historic M&A spending spree.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Arsenal feel that cost could be partially offset by the commercial windfall prompted by landing a genuine global star.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of windfall
Adjective
  • Searching for an affordable alternative, Azature ran a simple search for black precious stones.
    — Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of precious
Noun
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Louisiana Located along Baton Rouge's eclectic Government Street corridor, Circa 1857 and The Pink Elephant are must-stops for travelers who love uncovering one-of-a-kind treasures with a story.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure
Adjective
  • The current national average cost for regular gas is more than $4 a gallon, according to AAA, and the average for premium gas is almost $5.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Known for its ultra-premium real estate market and close proximity to Boston, Weston, Massachusetts, stands as one of the most exclusive and expensive towns in the state.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of premium
Noun
  • This boot’s shaft circumference is a godsend for women with wider-than-average calves, doing away with that constricting feeling once and for all.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
  • That’s a godsend to those who have tried with robot vacuums before and found the little things give up at the slightest bump.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026
Definition of godsend

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