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
Ree Drummond is leaning into her role as a grandmother by documenting every single precious moment with her new grandbaby.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
But much of his ability to make good on his promises depends on the precious stones buried beneath Botswana’s scrubby grasslands.
—Keletso Thobega, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
The precious metal is up more than 6% year to date and has climbed 38% over the past 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Still, in contrast to the hardships of filming, the cast were relieved to find the creative process refreshingly collaborative, given White isn’t precious about his words.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
But much of his ability to make good on his promises depends on the precious stones buried beneath Botswana’s scrubby grasslands.
—Keletso Thobega, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
The precious metal is up more than 6% year to date and has climbed 38% over the past 12 months.
—Lisa Kailai Han,sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Still, in contrast to the hardships of filming, the cast were relieved to find the creative process refreshingly collaborative, given White isn’t precious about his words.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for precious
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He’s been with them since the beginning, proving himself as a loyal friend and a valuable mutineer.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Owens remains one of the most valuable and beloved WWE Superstars on the roster.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Her confessions highlight how abandoned Kate, who oddly gets relegated to a side character, must also feel without her dearest friend around.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Brilliant arts journalist, great supporter of South Florida theater, and dear and true friend.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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The most expensive car sold on BaT last year was a 2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport that went for $4.1 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Smart omissions, like leaving out an expensive or nonessential garnish.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.—
Riann Phillip,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, it’s outfitted in an adorable heart and polka-dot pattern that’s too cute to pass up.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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The big picture: Earlier industry software was costly and only accessible to large firms, but Yuen estimates that 80%-90% of the market is made up of small and mid-sized companies.—
Ryan Lawler,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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The price increases occurred despite legislative reforms in 2022 to reduce access to legal fees that insurers said fueled an unprecedented rise in costly litigation.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2025
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Though most Vornado fans are roundly—and justifiably—beloved, the Strata seems to have engendered mixed feelings among online commenters.—
Kat Merck,
WIRED,
5 Feb. 2025
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First-time filmmakers, director Rachael Abigail Holder and screenwriter Paul Zimmerman weave a low-key romantic odyssey that simmers with intimate heat while acting as a loving character study of the beloved, always evolving neighborhood.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2025
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While Bleu de Chanel masterfully balances citrus top notes with an amber and creamy base, this takes those latter notes and brings them to life with a sweet and spicy twang.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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This scent is all about that sweet and spicy blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
11 Feb. 2025
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Wondering when and where your favorite team is playing next?—
David Ammenheuser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 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.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Precious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precious. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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