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as in valuable
commanding a large price
diamonds and other precious stones
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as in cherished
granted special treatment or attention
parents who refuse to hear the slightest criticism of their precious children
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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
Van Cleef & Arpels — known for its sleek designs of metal and precious stones inspired by nature, like the four-leaf clover — has notably emerged as a favored brand among a bevy of corridos tumbados stars.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
Ever since moving to her new home in a small town, dog owner Lydia, 30, from Wisconsin, has been documenting the precious bond between her pup, Opal, and the mailman.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
There is also the specter, more grounded in reality, of China and its ally Russia moving to secure control over Arctic Sea routes and precious minerals.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
Ever since moving to her new home in a small town, dog owner Lydia, 30, from Wisconsin, has been documenting the precious bond between her pup, Opal, and the mailman.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
There is also the specter, more grounded in reality, of China and its ally Russia moving to secure control over Arctic Sea routes and precious minerals.
—Damien Cave, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Of course, the macroeconomic and geopolitical climate in the first half of the year will ultimately dictate the direction of travel for gold, with many cautiously betting on an upward price trajectory for an already pricey precious metal.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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Later, high atop a telephone pole, Alyssa retrieves a valuable pair of dangling Jordans off a live electrical wire, to mixed results.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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That proposal sparked strong opposition from both council members and residents, who voiced concerns over further encroachment on valuable public land.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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My dear friend Rodney Hines, who owns Métier Brewing Company, partnered with us.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Our love and thoughts are with Felix's dear wife, Kay, and the many friends and family who join us in mourning his passing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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While some basic tools for managing digital accounts after death are free, more advanced services can be expensive.Patrick van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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Littell, 29, is the only player who looks to be relatively expensive, projected by mlbtraderumors.com to make $4.8 million.Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Later, Trevor climbs on top of Tony to smother him in kisses, followed by an adorable scene in the kitchen where Trevor lies atop Tony once again.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Intimate! December 2023: Gomez puts a ring on it (but not that kind of ring) Is there anything more adorable than wearing your partner’s initial on a piece of jewelry?Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned more than 12,000 structures and are expected to be the most costly fires in American history, with estimates ranging from $50 billion to $150 billion.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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With thousands of structures damaged or destroyed, experts say the toll could reach more than $150 billion, making these fires among the costliest natural disasters in American history.ABC News, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Slowly disappearing are the large stack hi-fi units so beloved of the 1970s and 1980s.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Stepping out in New York on January 11 for the matinee of her Broadway production Our Town, the actor defaulted to her usual chic and cozy fashion formula: her beloved slate grey beanie, and a wool calf-length coat with big black sunglasses.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
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There, the Wicked costars embraced one another for a sweet photo.Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The caption layered over the sweet footage explains that Megan shares the baby with her fiancé, but that doesn't stop her ex-husband from loving him too.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the franchise were upset that their favorite Batman, portrayed by Kevin Conroy, was nonchalantly shot point-blank by Harley Quinn.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Even small independent brands are pitching in, from iconic names like the celebrity favorite Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard, which has been offering temporary free board, to the low cost surf lodges of SCP (Soul Community Planet) Hotels.Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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