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
Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In early 2025, Josh Webber requested that Dame auction off some of his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover all his debts.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 27 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
Original price: $99 (Amazon) Keep track of your valuables with Apple AirTags.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In early 2025, Josh Webber requested that Dame auction off some of his valuables, such as his engagement ring, to cover all his debts.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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And these days many would-be renters end up as buyers because the rental market in NYC is still so competitive and expensive.—
Frederick Peters,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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The leisurewear brand known for flattering, super soft leggings and convenient-yet-stylish belt bags recently added some great new finds for April, and prices are unexpectedly low—like $14 low.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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After all, the Port of London Authority technically owns everything unearthed on the foreshore, though mudlarks can hold on to most of their finds.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Broadway is a costly, heavily unionized business and stars like Washington and Clooney don’t like to get tied up in the same project for months, let alone years.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Russia has invested heavily in developing hypersonic missiles, storming ahead with its costly programs before hammering Ukraine with missiles like the Kinzhal and Tsirkon.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the post-pandemic run-up in prices has created a windfall on paper, unlocking that wealth is harder than ever.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Opioid settlements with companies like Purdue Pharma, Walmart, and Johnson & Johnson have led to headline-grabbing multibillion-dollar payouts, but most of the windfall is flowing to state and local governments, not directly to victims of the crisis.—
Henry Larweh,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Actual samples of lunar regolith are rare and precious, and therefore simulants, which aim to replicate different types of regolith, are used for experiments instead.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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So to get to dig into that was something that felt really special and precious to me.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Astin, Plimpton, Green, Feldman, Davi, and Pantoliano joined Josh Brolin and Ke Huy Quan in hunting down the trusty ship of notorious pirate One-Eyed Willy, hoping to happen on some treasure to secure their families' futures.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a recent storm, two metal detectorists went searching for treasure at a beach in northern Poland.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite their premium sound quality and fresh styling, the new Axion are the Campfire Audio’s most accessible pair of earphones yet.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 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.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is a godsend for big entertainers, anyone with pets, children, or the sort of individual who forgoes plates at any opportunity.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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Having a steady supply of milk was a godsend for poor families that struggled to feed their babies, and many people in San Pedro, especially mothers, were enormously grateful for Evangelina's work.—
Laura Gómez,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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