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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

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valuable

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noun

as in treasure

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Recent Examples of valuable
Adjective
Those businesses have historically produced steady recurring revenue and earnings growth, but Broadridge shares have fallen 20% in 2026 as investors have questioned whether new technologies could make some of that infrastructure less valuable. — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 On the other hand, those servers offer a valuable trove of personal data, ready for lucrative ventures such as AI training and search engine optimization. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 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
  • Supporting Florida’s space industry does not need to be expensive.
    — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • With the absence of any major AI company and relatively expensive valuations, investors have picked markets such as South Korea and Taiwan over India, experts said.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of expensive
Noun
  • Perhaps most intriguingly, the researchers also saw signs that the rock had been exposed to water during its evolution, a find detailed in work published this summer in Science Advances.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Future Past is a 100-minute film inspired by archaeological finds from the Sanxingdui civilization.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of find
Adjective
  • Sloppiness continues Penalties and costly mistakes continue to undermine Sumrall’s team.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The attacks have disrupted electricity and water supplies, halted business activity and forced residents to rely on costly alternatives, driving up prices.
    — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of costly
Noun
  • In an early rebuke of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget proposal, Chicago aldermen voted Monday to spend a $75 million parking meter windfall on an extra payment to Chicago’s public pensions.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That's an easy thing to accept because Lilly is wise to spend its GLP-1 windfall on potential growth drivers in the coming years.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of windfall
Adjective
  • The tone, momentum and overall direction often are determined by a precious few snaps, and instead of stacking breakthrough moments the Chiefs kept stalling.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The mirror-polished finish and understated curves look polished enough for a dinner party without feeling too precious for everyday meals.
    — Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of precious
Noun
  • Cadogan comes from a family that knows dirt can be full of treasure.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Harrison added that among the treasures in the collection are personal photos that haven’t left the band’s archive in more than 40 years, as well as album sketches and other rare keepsakes.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasure
Adjective
  • Pony hair, crafted out of genuine cowhide, is a premium choice, not only because of its distinct aesthetic but also due to the excellence of the material’s quality.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Retailers now sell premium foods, specialty products and household basics under their own names, and the quality often holds up next to the big names.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of premium
Noun
  • For the nascent chipmakers, the military-industrial complex was a godsend.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That's a godsend for Intrator because Jensen is lending against them for about five years.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of godsend

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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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