as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Other artwork and valuables inside the warehouse that would have been easier to move were untouched.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Mike Defabo, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
For the Macleans, a close relationship has become one of their most valuable assets in facing the challenge.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Many Wright stewards have turned to higher-end or specialty carriers like PURE, AIG or Chubb, which specializes in safeguarding art and other valuables.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Other artwork and valuables inside the warehouse that would have been easier to move were untouched.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
Noun
The injury will rob Howard of valuable preseason and training-camp reps.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
For the Macleans, a close relationship has become one of their most valuable assets in facing the challenge.
—Quinta Thomson, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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By 2022, a shopper on a federal government-run marketplace had more than 100 choices, many of which included expensive trade-offs, presented in a way that made comparisons difficult without spreadsheets.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Almost four decades later, the foundation is getting another massive windfall.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The sudden windfall — more than double its total expenses in 2022 — was donated by Maurice Thimot and M. Rust Rawnsley, a couple from Fallbrook who wanted their money to help other gay seniors less fortunate than themselves.—
Jaelyn Rodriguez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These precious spaces, from Niagara Falls to Harlem’s Riverbank State Park — connect communities, foster environmental justice, and ensure equal access to nature for all — regardless of ZIP code or income.—
Paul Steely White,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Because pilots have become such a precious resource, integral to defending the infantry, Ukraine is working to relocate as many of them as possible away from the frontlines to integrated remote operations.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The resort said the effort required 150 employees — and yielded some unusual finds.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers discovered a new rogue planet lurking in archival data gathered by the Hubble Space Telescope, and the find is thanks to a little serendipity — and a little help from the genius himself, Albert Einstein.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Florida Blue has also proposed to increase premium costs by nearly 27 percent, with some members seeing smaller increases, according to the local news outlet Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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And that’s going to define not just premium services, but the entire workforce moving forward.—
Erik Jost,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For people like me that live in small spaces where every inch counts, the Rey Chair is a godsend.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Home of Pope John Paul II was a godsend for small town Wadowice, the town of around 17,500 in Poland where Pope John Paul II was raised, has benefited massively, according to Piotr Polak, a guide at the museum in John Paul’s childhood home.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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