as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Here’s where brands are shifting their focus to address this complexity head-on.
Data Gravity
Your first-party data is your most valuable asset.
—Richard Jones, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week government offices in the area were told to remove computers and other valuables.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
While Ukraine has large reserves of several valuable materials, the process to extract some of them is expensive and technically difficult.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Here’s where brands are shifting their focus to address this complexity head-on.
Data Gravity
Your first-party data is your most valuable asset.
—Richard Jones, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Noun
Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure, all three episodes of which are now streaming, chronicles the true story behind the decade-long search for a treasure chest filled with over $1 million worth of gold, jewels, and other valuables hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
Last week government offices in the area were told to remove computers and other valuables.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Learning new digital skills doesn’t have to be expensive.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Many Americans are now turning to innovative platforms with less barriers to borrow money for necessities -- not just emergencies which is a positive trend as traditional options are more expensive.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Little was heard from coelacanths after the 1938 find until 2013, when Laurent Ballesta documented wild coelacanths in Sodwana Bay, off the east coast of South Africa.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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However, one hotspot for affordable home finds often goes overlooked: TJ Maxx.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the plan does not address several costly tax cuts proposed by President Trump in his 2024 campaign, including tax-free tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Not a lot went right in the Twins’ first 22 games, a run that was marked by costly errors — many by their pitchers — and an offense that had yet to hit its stride.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Surging income and business tax receipts will leave Connecticut with its second-largest surplus in state history, analysts reported Wednesday, even as officials remained divided whether to use any of the $2.3 billion windfall to mitigate big cuts in federal aid.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Social Security has promised to increase benefits and make retroactive payments to people affected by the windfall elimination provision and the government pension offset.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This year, make the brilliant switch to floral jewelry including timeless investments in a variety of precious metals and stones that deliver just the right botanical punch without overwhelming your look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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For weekend warriors Weekend warriors only get a few precious days in the woods, so a tent that sets up quickly without much effort is a must.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Layering Lighting Design: Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.—
Katherine Marks,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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An ordinary spring day quickly became extraordinary after a nature-loving metal detectorist unearthed a cache of ancient treasure.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Obsessed with languages, the actor has already starred as the lead in Turkish, Italian, and English series, the latter thanks to El Turco and, now, the premium international show Sandokan.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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The sleek design of July models come in more than white (there is light blue, rose, and also a premium plywood finish).—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Nylon and lyocell are moisture-wicking, which can be a godsend for sweaty sleepers.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Landing a rotation player on a minimum contract is a godsend for teams like the Sixers with three max contracts on their books.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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