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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
  1. expensive
  2. find
  3. costly
  4. windfall
  5. precious
  6. treasure
  7. premium
  8. godsend
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
  • Wade was one of Gansey’s first real finds as an executive, and behind the scenes pushed for his ever expanding role with the Cavaliers.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, other browsers chitchat about cats, weird vintage finds and their eccentric animal obsessions from childhood.
    — Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of find
Adjective
  • But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 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
  • Graham birdied the last two holes to earn a precious halve against 17-year-old Miles Russell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Catalytic converters made with precious metals palladium, platinum and rhodium are especially targeted, according to the Justice Department.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 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
Adjective
  • That analysis gives finance leaders a clearer picture of total risk cost than premium expense alone.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Reinstating the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of premium
Noun
  • Like a godsend Gregoria appears at a jog, her ring of keys chiming.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s a godsend and makes Los Angeles traffic jams almost tolerable.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of godsend

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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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