as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Julian Dossett, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The tariffs have tested the relationship between the commander-in-chief and the chief executive of one of the world’s most valuable companies.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 20 Feb. 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
Some of the minerals that can be mined in space are also very valuable.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The tariffs have tested the relationship between the commander-in-chief and the chief executive of one of the world’s most valuable companies.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 20 Feb. 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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These boards are extremely expensive.—
Lauren Hodges,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some bases, particularly in places like Alaska, suffer from long, expensive, and complex fuel and electricity supply chains.—
David Szondy
February 21,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are outfit repeaters, vintage treasure hunters, and even emotional dressers.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Search for treasures at Chesterdales Antiques, a must-stop for antique and vintage hunters, or browse boutiques on the walkable shopping streets—Fifth Avenue or Third Avenue.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After Tylor Savage died, her parents hoped a trial in their wrongful death suit would bring some public scrutiny to Heider, but their attorneys advised settling since a costly malpractice case could drag on for years.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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In January, the board voted to close Blanton Elementary School, a primarily Hispanic school in north Arlington that has received failing grades from TEA since 2023 and faces costly repairs to aging infrastructure.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shifts in dealmaking has taken away the jackpot potential of a huge windfall for writers, directors, actors, producers and others if a movie or TV show is a bona fide hit.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Donalds, the front-runner in the GOP primary for the 2026 Florida gubernatorial election, has proposed crypto-friendly policies that could bring the asset’s price back up, potentially providing him with a significant financial windfall.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, keep your precious metal portion of your portfolio capped at 10% to more effectively allow your other investments to perform as intended.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Because in hindsight, there was a lot of luck that played into the public’s preparations for this storm, with forecasters in the uncomfortable position of rapidly ratcheting up their warnings with precious little preparation time to spare.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Katsin reached out to Department of Maritime Civilizations professor Debi Tsveikal to report the find.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The James Webb Space Telescope Delivers Again This find was made using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), which launched on December 25, 2021.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Still, some note premium proteins, specialty produce or name-brand sauces can quickly drive up totals, even within a structured system.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Morally Gray marks the first release under Quinn Features, Quinn’s new banner for elevated, premium audio romances narrated by highly requested rising talent.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Richness is goodness, and McFadden’s 50/50 mix of pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano is a pantry godsend.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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An e-bike simply provides an assist with each stroke of the pedals and is a godsend to many older people who still want to ride a bicycle.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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