as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
And that leaves Gordon as the most valuable chess piece in a reboot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Original price: $99 (Amazon) Keep track of your valuables with Apple AirTags.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, in the Browns’ offense, his quick passing skills and accuracy are a valuable asset.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
And that leaves Gordon as the most valuable chess piece in a reboot.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Many policies also limit coverage for electronics, precious metals, cash, collectibles and other valuables.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Original price: $99 (Amazon) Keep track of your valuables with Apple AirTags.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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Your daily cup of joe could get even more expensive under new U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries around the world.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Samsung giving away one of its most expensive wearables, with its flagship smartphone, also marks the beginning of more serious discounts in the coming months.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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This find is the first of its kind in Austria and sheds light on Roman military strategies and their influence in the region.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For China, a sudden sell-off of U.S. Treasuries would also be extremely costly, increasing the value of its currency and, thus, the cost of Chinese exports even further.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first season was incredibly costly for many of the families.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Winning the World Series again would be a remarkable achievement, since no team has defended its crown since the Yankees won their third straight in 2001, and would also mean a financial windfall for the team and its players.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, the federal government passed a COVID-19 stimulus package and gave a windfall of money to North Carolina, and then the state budgeted about $50 million of that to go toward renovating the state’s three speedways: Charlotte, North Wilkesboro and Rockingham.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This one gives a result in under three seconds, allowing the oven or grill door to be quickly closed again without much precious heat escaping.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Internet users have praised the precious bond between Storm and the unborn baby.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Looting has been happening for centuries, but today’s criminals have turned to advanced technologies—including sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors—to pluck treasure from shipwrecks and other ancient sites beneath the Mediterranean Sea, per the AP.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Yacht Club offers exclusive amenities including private lounges, restaurants, a pool deck, butler service, and premium beverages.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nylon and lyocell are moisture-wicking, which can be a godsend for sweaty sleepers.—
Jamie Ballard,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Landing a rotation player on a minimum contract is a godsend for teams like the Sixers with three max contracts on their books.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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