as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
That’s expected to make SpaceX one of the most valuable companies in the US, and would likely propel CEO Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 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.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
There is broad disagreement about whether SpaceX is fool’s gold with its sky-high valuation, or represents a valuable opportunity to finally own a piece of a dominant space company that could some day command the business of data centers in orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
That’s expected to make SpaceX one of the most valuable companies in the US, and would likely propel CEO Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 12 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.
—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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With earnings now in the background, analysts have been warning that the tech companies benefiting from interest in artificial intelligence may have become too expensive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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These goods and services are getting more expensive due to spillover from massive tech company investments in artificial intelligence.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Both avid card collectors, there was no doubt in Jensen’s mind where the rare, valuable find belonged.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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This maxi sundress is a refined (yet really functional) fashion find that would fit into any New England summer soirée.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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And this isn’t just a problem for homeowners – costly insurance also affects renters and affordable housing providers, as landlords pass on costs to tenants, defer maintenance, postpone new building or face financial distress.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Taking the time to understand the details now can help prevent costly surprises if your central air conditioning system needs repairs or replacement later.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The budget proposal relies on a tax windfall, largely attributed to the stock market success of artificial intelligence companies, to erase California’s deficit — but some analysts have warned that the AI bubble could burst.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The quality of life was already world-class, so the benefits of the recent economic windfall can feel obscure.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Radical approaches to what is precious and what is worthless—or appraisal—have always been more than the inversion of that which is useless made priceless, what was originally meant to be ephemeral made timeless.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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In addition to selling precious metal products, the brand also buys gold from consumers and offers a gold IRA.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The pair kept venturing farther across the rocks, hoping to find more treasures along the shoreline.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Witter is Desert Vintage’s longest-serving employee, save for its current owners, Roberto Cowan and Salima Boufelfel, and is in charge of categorizing and dating the rare and glorious treasures that come through the shop’s doors.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The Best Overproof Rums Of 2026 Once seen as tools for bartenders, premium overproof rums have won a devoted following among drinkers who crave their intensity and concentrated flavor.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room features parquet flooring and an integrated wet bar, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, including a Salamandar broiler and a Traulsen double-glass refrigerator, and a marble island with seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Noun
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And the rear-wheel steering is a godsend in a vehicle of this scale.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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Da Frisella is a godsend for children, for help-yourself please-all bowls of pasta and plenty of coloring activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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