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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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
The Louvre’s debut fashion exhibit spotlights precious objects from the Byzantine era to the Second French Empire, tracing their influence on designer clothing.
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The fate of one of our most precious and impactful health interventions is uncertain.
—Christian Ramers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But a recent stay at the Hard Rock Rivera Maya brought an even more precious commodity, rest and relaxation.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The threat of tariffs on gold has spurred U.S. banks, investors and traders to shift the precious metal into the Commodities Exchange Centre and other vaults in New York, when it would otherwise usually be stored in London.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025
The fate of one of our most precious and impactful health interventions is uncertain.
—Christian Ramers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
But a recent stay at the Hard Rock Rivera Maya brought an even more precious commodity, rest and relaxation.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The threat of tariffs on gold has spurred U.S. banks, investors and traders to shift the precious metal into the Commodities Exchange Centre and other vaults in New York, when it would otherwise usually be stored in London.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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The research suggests that situational awareness may emerge naturally as AI systems become more powerful and economically valuable.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Neither of those wideouts are superstars, but either would provide a valuable veteran presence.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Why does Fred, again, an optometrist, not recognize the man trailing him and standing before him as not only his wife’s dear colleague, but also the only person of color in town?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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Filmed through the prism of grief, documentary ‘Almudena’ is director Azucena Rodriguez’s ode to one of Spain’s renowned writers who was also a dear friend.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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Castillo would be expensive, in terms of money and the trade package, but his presence on the mound would be well worth it.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Renovations to make a home wheelchair-accessible or safe for someone with a visual impairment can be expensive.—
Andrew Lingelbach,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Pink-cherry cake nails This soft-pink, mix-and-match iced mani with cherry and bow details is adorable.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
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Alfalfa, Spanky, and the rest of the He-Man Woman Haters Club are trying to win a special car race, but Alfalfa gets distracted by the adorable Darla, leading his friends to turn their backs on him.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Ekman-Larsson was relatively quiet but took a costly penalty after a scrum that probably never should’ve happened.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, the company will need to adjust its pricing and service offerings along with significant operational changes which can be costly and time consuming.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Donatella Versace has become a beloved member of the fashion industry, despite never being trained as a designer.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Guardians signed first baseman Carlos Santana to a one-year, $12-million contract as a free agent immediately after trading Naylor and the 38-year-old is beginning his third stint in his beloved Cleveland.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Those were sweet passes (from Dmitri Voronkov and Damon Severson).—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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The actor once again praised his wife for her love and support in a sweet Valentine's Day post on Instagram on Feb. 14.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our favorite machines here can turn your barista into a stranger.—
Brad Bourque,
WIRED,
16 Mar. 2025
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Despite its popularity, Lululemon has been able to keep some secrets under wraps, including a little corner of the brand’s site that features some of our favorite pieces for special prices.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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