as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Outside the valuables recovered, Shorts said detectives discovered commercial burglary tools and jewelry testing equipment during the arrest of the suspects.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Playing multiple sports has taught West valuable lessons for his hockey career.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
For the future, put valuables in safe places and possibly relegate your daughter and her company to play-safe areas of your home.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 14 June 2025
Outside the valuables recovered, Shorts said detectives discovered commercial burglary tools and jewelry testing equipment during the arrest of the suspects.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
Whether Squid Game — Netflix’s most valuable piece of IP — is truly over remains to be seen.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
Playing multiple sports has taught West valuable lessons for his hockey career.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Million-dollar homes across Wisconsin One of the most expensive June home sales was in Delafield − for $2,050,000.—
Dakota Barnes-Rush,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The itinerary takes guests to as many as 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, immersing travelers in India’s cultural treasure and heritages.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Photograph: Simon Hill Ravensburger Labyrinth $30 $21 (30% off) Amazon Labyrinth is a top family game that has kids collect treasures by shifting maze tiles each turn.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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An example of this could be quality control, where a supply chain disruption can have massive (and costly) downstream effects.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Without proper maintenance, homeowners could face more costly problems down the line.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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By offering such strong incentives, the federal government is effectively urging states to pursue these windfalls.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Trump Organization sold the hotel in 2022, and today, the first family sees far bigger windfalls from its crypto partners.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Serena and Lily is an AD go-to for lighting—their silhouettes are individualistic, and cute without being precious.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Sprinkled it like fairy dust right along his deck and around his precious fire pit area.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This 86 percent-off outdoor find is tightly woven for extra durability, stain-resistant, and pet-friendly.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Another favorite bedding find is the Cozinoor Queen Size Set of 2 Bed Pillows, which is suitable for both side sleepers and back sleepers alike.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The year before that, State Farm’s home insurance business here was even more unprofitable, paying $1.30 for every premium dollar.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Showtime, once a premium cable competitor to HBO, now lives on largely as a sub-brand of a streaming service while Paramount Global grovels before the Trump administration to complete its own sale.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Home of Pope John Paul II was a godsend for small town Wadowice, the town of around 17,500 in Poland where Pope John Paul II was raised, has benefited massively, according to Piotr Polak, a guide at the museum in John Paul’s childhood home.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Altra running shoes shoes are known for their especially roomy forefoots, which lets your toes spread naturally (a godsend for anyone with bunions, hammer toes, or neuromas).—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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