as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Juliana Kim, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
Their franchise value since drafting the icon in 2009 has gone from $335 million to $8.8 billion — the second-most valuable in U.S. professional sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The high neck keeps drafts out, the kangaroo pocket protects valuables, the thumbholes provide extra hand warmth, and the zipper pull can be used as a ponytail holder.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bitcoin is the oldest, the most valuable and most popular cryptocurrency on the market.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
Their franchise value since drafting the icon in 2009 has gone from $335 million to $8.8 billion — the second-most valuable in U.S. professional sports.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
Some burglars have reportedly stolen more than $200,000 worth of valuables from a home in Mandeville Canyon and another group is alleged to have stolen an Emmy award from an Altadena home.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The high neck keeps drafts out, the kangaroo pocket protects valuables, the thumbholes provide extra hand warmth, and the zipper pull can be used as a ponytail holder.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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The United States is one of the most expensive countries for higher education.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, gas prices are now more expensive than when gas was $3.127 per gallon a month ago.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sites like Lyme Regis and Kimmeridge Bay offer unparalleled opportunities to find fossils, while local museums and heritage centers—such as The Etches Collection—provide context and showcase some of the most extraordinary finds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Don’t miss out on Wayfair’s spring cleaning must-haves, including more organizational finds to declutter the kitchen.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Predictive analytics allow businesses to foresee demand spikes and allocate resources properly, in turn avoiding costly delivery delays.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Generally speaking, the ultimate goal in both was to drag the Mountain West into lengthy, costly court proceedings and cut a deal for less than the contracts require.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With the generous windfall, consider becoming your own boss.—
ESSENCE Lifestyle,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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The film ultimately underscores the importance of long-term financial strategies, such as investing, saving, and creating multiple income streams, rather than depending on short-term windfalls or opportunistic gains.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Noun
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Vaughn uncovered some hidden treasures during his road trips.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the help of a youngster named Noah, Majima pumps the brakes on his gangster life to fix his amnesia, and ultimately embark on an adventure to become a legendary pirate and uncover a massive payload of treasure.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Demonstrated value: The premium price point was suddenly justified by superior preparation.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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An affirmative answer would be a godsend for the region.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The carry-on’s standout feature is the fold-out cup holder, a godsend for the obligatory airside Starbucks stop before an early departure.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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