as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The baddies are demanding valuables hidden in the family safe, roping wedding guests like Ryan’s hunky best man Chris (Justin Hartley) into the stressful situation.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
Always stay alert: keep bags front-facing, avoid pocketing valuables, and limit phone use in public.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The baddies are demanding valuables hidden in the family safe, roping wedding guests like Ryan’s hunky best man Chris (Justin Hartley) into the stressful situation.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
Noun
And for the most part, the analysts who were called on to ask questions followed suit, opting not to dwell on the declining financials of the world’s most valuable automaker.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Considering the price per dollar of sales or profit, ARM stock appears expensive in comparison to the broader market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Building the infrastructure to power cloud and AI technology is expensive, and Microsoft has looked for savings elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 July 2025
Noun
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After 37 years with the same caring owners, this vintage treasure is ready for its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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For some people in the Heber area, and some of the tourists that flock here each summer, these bands of roaming horses are a local treasure and a piece of Western history.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Several companies have already faced costly public missteps.—
Esteban Sancho,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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In addition, the government is replacing a costly transit visa for Chinese travelers this November to help attract visitors.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That will produce a huge windfall in profits that will be plowed back to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and bigger buybacks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Republicans are also vowing to go on the offensive, highlighting the tax cuts as a windfall for workers and the immigration crackdown as a boon for public safety.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Her letters are the key to everything: raw data for her life and the untransformed banalities which, magically transmuted, become the precious trivia of the novels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Your money, just like your health, is too precious to gamble with.—
David Materazzi,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Collectors flood social media to share haul videos, showcase rare finds, swap trade tips and even create custom outfits and dioramas to personalize their Labubus.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Seasoned shellers know that timing is everything when uncovering rare finds.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Pop Mart did build premium aura, museum‑exclusive editions at the Louvre, collaborations with Keith Haring, One Piece, and Coca‑Cola.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The classic Melissa & Doug toys are made of premium wood, but now include stainless steel, plastics and fabrics, all of which are safe for child play.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For people like me that live in small spaces where every inch counts, the Rey Chair is a godsend.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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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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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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