VALUABLE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈval-yə-bəl

Definition of valuable

as in expensive

commanding a large price an extremely valuable diamond necklace

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noun

as in treasure

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loser

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Training after 40 The fundamentals of leg training don’t change much with age, Torres said, but resistance training becomes especially valuable after 40 for both men and women. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026 This makes wholesale particularly valuable in a market where expansion comes with greater pressure to protect margins, manage inventory and maintain brand strength. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 14 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

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Adjective

David Greene was a bravura visualist, using expensive helicopter shots to capture us running through Central Park’s Sheep Meadow and dancing atop one of the World Trade Center towers.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
That could become increasingly important for advanced military engines, where complex components and relatively small production runs can make traditional manufacturing processes time-consuming and expensive.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

Noun

The find eclipses the previous record holder — a roughly 14-pound Terslev hoard — and weighs nearly three times as much.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Korsgaard’s lovely watercolor paintings adorn the book’s endpapers and recap the monthly finds described in each chapter.

— Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of find

Adjective

Nazareth 17, Providence 7 Providence senior Broden Mackert ran for 119 yards on 18 carries Friday night, including a 23-yard touchdown run as the Celtics tried to rally in the fourth quarter, but four turnovers proved costly.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Sellers went 25-of-40 passing for 282 yards, two touchdowns with the two costly interceptions after the Gamecocks lost the lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of costly

Noun

For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
In the early stages, an aspiring short seller should seek knowledge acquisition more than financial windfalls.

— David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of windfall

Adjective

Trade wars generally involve big economic sectors such as autos, energy, agriculture, tech and precious metals, but rarely does the discussion turn to sport.

— Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Spacecraft burn precious fuel carrying heavy ceramic heat shields.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of precious

Noun

And more treasures await in nearby towns like New Preston and Falls Village that have shops filled with both antiques and local craft.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Top it off with one of Róhe’s signatures—a drapey satin top—and a pendant necklace from their display case of treasures, featuring vintage silver jewelry alongside the house’s contemporary styles.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of treasure

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