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
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
And the opinions of critics are far less valuable than the people who pour their own blood, sweat, and tears into making art together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 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
To show the younger generation a person like Johnny Hallyday, who had this rock-and-roll lifestyle, this young, wild, and free mindset, is very valuable.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
And the opinions of critics are far less valuable than the people who pour their own blood, sweat, and tears into making art together.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Washing a couch or sofa, professional carpet and upholstery cleaner Ben Brazell says, is more precarious than carpet cleaning because the upholstery is often a lot more expensive and much easier to damage.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Kelty Low Loveseat At around $130, the Kelty Low Loveseat hits a sweet spot price-wise; substantial enough to feel generous, but not over-the-top expensive.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Treat them with the same care as your home, your investments, and your family treasures.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those industrial-grade ones are both costlier and bulkier than domestic models.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Keeping it clear not only helps your fridge run efficiently but can also lower energy costs and prevent costly repairs down the line.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Three dozen lucky Klarna staffers just joined the ultrarich club thanks to its recent stock windfall.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Of the more than two dozen foreign leaders invited to Xi Jinping’s massive military parade in Beijing last week, no one reaped a bigger diplomatic windfall than Kim Jong Un.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Clients give us their most precious asset, their time, to be here.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That unspoken bond is precious, and what binds a lot of community together.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s a rare find in a world where streaming and security usually come with subscription strings attached.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The ancient tombs, along with the area’s previous finds, suggest this part of Manduria served as a structured cemetery-like space in ancient times.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Langley added that younger audiences are looking for a premium theatrical experience, like IMAX, citing the recent move by Universal to sell IMAX 70mm tickets to Nolan’s next movie, The Odyssey, a full year before the film hits theaters.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Watch live local and out of market games and (with the premium subscription) replays.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the very AI safeguard that the tech team probably thought was a godsend could be placed into harsh crosshairs during a courtroom trial.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Her husband and their helpers are in various group chats together, which Nina says are a godsend in making sure everyone’s communicating and on the same page.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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