as in valuable
having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate the list of likely donors proved to be invaluable to our fund-raising efforts

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Recent Examples of invaluable The unheralded role Rea currently fills is invaluable, though. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 The human element is invaluable—as is the trust that comes from validated sources. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 In today's fast news cycles and noisy customer acquisition and retention landscape, tools that help brands offer innovative solutions to increase retention, streamline operations, and create cost savings are invaluable. Andrea Wasserman, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 If in fact being on time is of the essence (leaving on time for an obligation via carpool, for example) then a bit more discussion at the planning stage can be invaluable. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for invaluable
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Adjective
  • These shoes are so highly coveted and valuable that Sotheby’s hosted an auction to sell them.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Unbeknownst to them, one friend intends to rob the place, seeking a valuable antique.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Its decision will have inestimable consequences for our Constitution and our society.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
  • This film has been an uphill battle every step of the way and faced inestimable resistance on every front.
    Gerrad Hall, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Woman Buys Stranger’s Antique Wedding Photos at an Auction, Tracks Down 85-Year-Old Bride and Returns Pics Bonnie mailed the priceless photo back to Russom, along with about $300 donated by customers of their winery.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The Harris family, known for its land ownership in the Barber Valley area, particularly the Harris Ranch development, and for its contributions to the community, donated its geothermal water rights to the city — a donation the city says is priceless.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Mar. 2025

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“Invaluable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invaluable. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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