1
as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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2
as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children
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3
as in dear
having qualities that tend to make one loved
a precious friend for whom I would do anything
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Recent Examples of precious
But much like this precious subspecies of the mountain lion, the past 20 years have seen the latter population making a comeback, as well.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Within the colony, clean water is a precious commodity.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Your money, just like your health, is too precious to gamble with.
—David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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, 4 Aug. 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Within the colony, clean water is a precious commodity.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Your money, just like your health, is too precious to gamble with.
—David Materazzi, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
Adjective
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Ship the simplest valuable slice of your grand vision.—
Ashis Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the birds will eat too much of their valuable crops.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Taylor also used much of her wealth to promote causes dear to her, particularly as one of the first outspoken advocates in the fight against HIV/AIDS.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Its official name is the Eleanor 55, after a dear friend of Spellman.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
13 Aug. 2025
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By 2022, a shopper on a federal government-run marketplace had more than 100 choices, many of which included expensive trade-offs, presented in a way that made comparisons difficult without spreadsheets.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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Falling gas prices helped keep overall inflation tame in July; however, a broader array of products got even more expensive last month, showing that President Donald Trump’s expansive tariffs are being passed along to consumers.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The adorable moment reveals the pup splayed out on the ground, peeking under the door with a fixed gaze.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The video showed Kylie holding Elliotte on her hip while Jason was walking beside Wyatt and holding her hand with his mom, Donna Kelce, trailing behind. Both little girls were dressed for the occasion, with Elliotte in an adorable baby blue tulle dress and Wyatt in a pink and purple sequined dress.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Plastics Technology Readiness Matrix Preserving Social License to Operate As global awareness of environmental justice rises, companies that proactively address community siting, health impacts, and international waste flows will preserve operating licenses and avoid costly litigation.—
Trond Arne Undheim,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Despite strong performances from key players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, City's push for a fourth straight league crown was derailed by a few costly draws late in the campaign.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The victim’s granddaughter was attending a music festival in Pennsylvania when her mother called with the tragic news of her beloved grandmother’s death.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The success was driven by nostalgia, curiosity around what happened to the beloved characters, and most of the original actors reprising their roles, with on-set chemistry and camaraderie enriched by time.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Fresh bakery items, quick on-the-go snacks, self-serve coffee and sweet tea, and even a bottle of wine to take home to celebrate the start of the weekend with your roommates are all available at your fingertips.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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