as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Loam, sand Soil pH: Acid (5.0-6.5) 10 of 11
Tulip Poplar
The Tulip poplar is one of the largest and most valuable hardwood trees in the United States.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The lining is water-resistant to protect your valuables from leaky toiletry bags and the removable laundry bag keeps your clean clothes separate from your dirty.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Unbeknownst to them, one friend intends to rob the place, seeking a valuable antique.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Loam, sand Soil pH: Acid (5.0-6.5) 10 of 11
Tulip Poplar
The Tulip poplar is one of the largest and most valuable hardwood trees in the United States.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
Surveillance footage during the break-in shows two men entering a bedroom and stealing a safe and other valuables, according to the complaint.
—Chelsea Bailey and Josh Campbell, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
The lining is water-resistant to protect your valuables from leaky toiletry bags and the removable laundry bag keeps your clean clothes separate from your dirty.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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But maybe the big winners were simply the most expensive films?—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
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The cheapest adult season ticket at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium costs £856, with the most expensive costing £2,367.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among her finds are favorites that Martin has introduced to her over the years, such as the shimmery-nude Jane Iredale PurePressed Eye Shadow Triple palette, a weightless foundation compact from No Makeup Makeup, and a gentle cleanser from one of our team's favorite brands, La Roche-Posay.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ancient find provided new information, changing the site’s historical record.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Ariane 6 and Vega C are costly, lack a path to reusability, and aren't geared to match SpaceX's blistering launch cadence.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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The department is designed to ensure equitable access to quality education nationwide and enforces protections for students with disabilities, Its dismantling could be more costly for Trump-voting states than blue states, Axios' April Rubin has reported.—
Axios,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Compounders Join The Battle To increase their windfall, both companies raced to boost production.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The new 32-team tournament, held in the United States between June 14 and July 13, will see a $1billion pot shared out between those participating and a run to the final is now guaranteed to bring a huge windfall.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In 1545, Spanish colonizers greedy for precious metals established a mining town named Potosí in current-day Bolivia, more than 13,000 feet high, at the foot of a mountain that was rumored to be made of silver.—
Tim Vernimmen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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The trade Some folks are betting on this eventuality by purchasing precious metals.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Constantin’s high-stakes bet could be a make-or-break test of the global appeal of premium European fantasy.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 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.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Samberg’s emergence as an elite shutdown defenseman has been a godsend for the Jets.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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An affirmative answer would be a godsend for the region.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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