as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Iran’s economy has long struggled, and its dollar currently ranks as the least valuable currency in the world, according to Forbes.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
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Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Adjective
If the agent is part of a consortium like Signature Travel Network, clients gain access to preferred rates, promotions and valuable perks.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Iran’s economy has long struggled, and its dollar currently ranks as the least valuable currency in the world, according to Forbes.
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Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2026
Noun
Survivors who couldn’t find ways to leave the area were stuck there, while wanderers likely arrived to scour for valuables and other items left behind.
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Andrew Paul Aug 7,
Popular Science,
7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Made of quality vegan leather, the brand’s pieces feature expensive-looking designs at surprisingly affordable prices.
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High yields also hurt prices for investments, particularly those seen as the most expensive.
Noun
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Even better, prices start at just $6, and every find is under $25.
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And for a unique find, grab the $13 wireless sleep headband, ideal for light sleepers.
Adjective
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Both brands, however, won't disclose spending or prove its return on costly campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements and retro reissues.
Noun
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And that’s just the theatrical windfall.
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There is good reason for the skepticism, but the concept has potentially moved onto at least a more plausible path as a result of the SpaceX windfall.
Adjective
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For this, we’re granted precious flashback rations, which up until this point, have been a rare commodity this season.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
Adjective
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Customer Experience Doesn't End at Checkout For premium lifestyle companies, the emotional experience surrounding a purchase can be just as important as the product itself.
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Tom Cruise and David Beckham sat together in premium seats at SoFi Stadium to watch the USA play Paraguay on June 12.
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In comparison to all of this, Clayton seems like a godsend.
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Supporters say the gambling money is a godsend for ranchers, fishermen, paddlers and others who want to protect the state’s water and those who depend on it for their livelihoods.
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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