as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The company is Asia’s most valuable technology firm, and produces semiconductors that are used across devices from consumer gadgets to large-scale data centers.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Adjective
Not only are Minten and Khusnutdinov valuable penalty killers, but Hagens had a couple of rough moments at both ends of the ice in Game 3.
—Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
The company is Asia’s most valuable technology firm, and produces semiconductors that are used across devices from consumer gadgets to large-scale data centers.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Survivors who couldn’t find ways to leave the area were stuck there, while wanderers likely arrived to scour for valuables and other items left behind.
—Andrew Paul Aug 7, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
And don’t leave your valuables lying around where they can be spotted through a window.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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SBIs are widely seen as the most challenging and expensive element for Golden Dome.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colombia’s environmental minister, Irene Vélez, declared the attempts too expensive and unsuccessful.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To prove it, the writer-director Damian McCarthy opens his movie with the epilogue to Ohm’s latest book, a desert death trek with a Spanish treasure hunter (Austin Amelio) and his desperately thirsty child guide (Ezra Carlisle).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maxey scored a game-high 31 points on 12-of-31 shooting, but Game 2 standout VJ Edgecombe struggled for the Sixers, going 5-for-17 and 0-for-7 from three with two costly fourth-quarter turnovers.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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That seems to have been the case at Cherry Creek Schools, and the board’s failure is a costly lesson for taxpayers.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sextuplets and their mother are all doing well, making the lamb windfall even more remarkable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For those who got in early, the brief Town Star frenzy was a massive and somewhat shocking windfall.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Russia has been grabbing Mali’s precious minerals, including gold, in return for promising to protect the country against the rebels.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Embrace Timeworn Imperfections Nothing is too precious for daily use in a French home.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Vikings weren’t going to give him up without premium draft capital.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The premium denim brand said Eram’s natural grasp of silhouette, construction, and overall attitude fits perfectly with Icon Denim’s vision of pushing denim beyond its traditional boundaries.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But for the women, the chile plant is a godsend.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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Oh yeah, and the pool—a godsend after a day eating and drinking in New Orleans's muggy climate—is open 24 hours for guests.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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