as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
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
Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Too often mattresses lose their support after consecutive nights of sleep, which makes the trial period quite valuable.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
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.
—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
Noun
Garlic in any form offers valuable antioxidants and health benefits.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Too often mattresses lose their support after consecutive nights of sleep, which makes the trial period quite valuable.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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For a ski station closer to Tokyo and less expensive than Niseko, try Nekoma Mountain in Fukushima province.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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In typical hypercar fashion, the car just sat there in the parking lot looking pretty and expensive during the parade and didn't move.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond its monetary value, the treasure hoard holds significant historical importance, the press release concluded.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These mistakes are not only costly on a game-by-game basis because their suspension ramifications, particularly in a Chelsea squad already carrying several defensive injuries, are key.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The project will help Arkansas deal with an increase in freight volume, without costly roadway expansion, while supporting safer and smarter infrastructure, according to a company news release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the real world, this could look like strengthening a partnership through thoughtful gestures, receiving a windfall of support from family or finding joy in everyday rituals that suddenly feel sacred.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Remove leaves, windfall fruit, and weeds around trees, and mulch for soil insulation.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, buyers need to consider how to store it — and whether to pay for the security and insurance required to keep precious metals in their homes.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
8 Oct. 2025
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While they’re usually made from a hard plastic and can take up precious space in your drawer or cabinet, these funnels are made from flexible silicone and have a space-saving, foldable design to make storing them a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This wool throw by Faribault Woolen Mill is one of my latest finds—and has quickly become my favorite.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Archaeologists uncovered the finds while working alongside construction crews who are redeveloping the market square.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats have pushed back against a short-term spending measure from their Republican colleagues, arguing Congress must address premium tax credits for health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The crux of the Democrats’ demands is that Trump permanently expand Biden’s premium tax credit coverage to include Americans earning more than 400% of the federal poverty line and reduce the maximum household contribution.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The chance to get his life back is nothing short of a godsend, but Taylor is warned that his last months need to be entirely mistake-free.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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For people eager to get their hands on a slimmer, easier to hold device, the iPhone Air is going to feel like a godsend.—
Bob O’Donnell,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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