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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3
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
By shading the reservoir, the plant significantly reduces water evaporation, helping to conserve precious resources.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
This country has dominated the world of news and information by respecting not just the precious freedom of the press but also its right to protect its work.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
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This country has dominated the world of news and information by respecting not just the precious freedom of the press but also its right to protect its work.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
All of the losses that come with slashing NOAA’s staffing and budget will do precious little to achieve the ostensible goal of the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
This country has dominated the world of news and information by respecting not just the precious freedom of the press but also its right to protect its work.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Housing and data center combo may sprout this year in downtown San Jose
This country has dominated the world of news and information by respecting not just the precious freedom of the press but also its right to protect its work.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
All of the losses that come with slashing NOAA’s staffing and budget will do precious little to achieve the ostensible goal of the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
Adjective
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These shoes are so highly coveted and valuable that Sotheby’s hosted an auction to sell them.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Apple needs to figure out how to grow its most valuable business.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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Foley is proud of the color, and its connection to his dear friend.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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It’s been 80 years since the mighty pound sterling stepped down from its lofty pedestal of international trading currency at the Bretton Woods Agreement and handed the baton to our dear dollar.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adapting homes and infrastructure to coastal flooding is not just expensive, but will have limitations.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Imposing higher tariffs on other nations, however, is likely to make many consumer goods more expensive at a time when many Americans’ fears of a pending recession are growing.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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First, the good news: Disney found some absolutely adorable dogs to star in this remake of the 1955 original.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The real dogs are ridiculously adorable, there's of course a scene with a meatball and spaghetti noodle, and the results could be a lot worse for the Mickey Mouse equivalent of a Hallmark Christmas movie.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
22 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
Adjective
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Hannah's interview with Bush Hager comes amid the 10th anniversary celebrations for her beloved 2015 novel, The Nightingale.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The plastic sleeve also helps keep the beloved pieces of paper from being further damaged by greasy fingers and water droplets.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In an effort to fight child obesity, Mexico has banned the sale of salty and sweet treats in schools.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its vibrant orange, red, and yellow frosting was beautifully adorned with tiny vine tomatoes, creating a vision of a sweet summer garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kosinski’s favorite part of the women’s art exhibition has been getting to know the artists and discovering how connected the local art community is to one another.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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