as in expensive
commanding a large price
an extremely valuable diamond necklace
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Recent Examples of valuable
Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The baddies are demanding valuables hidden in the family safe, roping wedding guests like Ryan’s hunky best man Chris (Justin Hartley) into the stressful situation.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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Adjective
Always stay alert: keep bags front-facing, avoid pocketing valuables, and limit phone use in public.
—Mariana Zapata, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
The baddies are demanding valuables hidden in the family safe, roping wedding guests like Ryan’s hunky best man Chris (Justin Hartley) into the stressful situation.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
Noun
And for the most part, the analysts who were called on to ask questions followed suit, opting not to dwell on the declining financials of the world’s most valuable automaker.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
The Team would be much more valuable, and the Deal would be more exciting for everyone.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuable
Adjective
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In the wake of the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles in January—some of the most expensive and destructive blazes in history—one of the first things California governor Gavin Newsom did was to sign an executive order suspending environmental rules around rebuilding.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
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But training those drivers is expensive, Merrifield said, so colleges can’t necessarily afford to enroll more students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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In a city where almost every historic treasure has been laid bare, this vast subterranean labyrinth is an undiscovered world.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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Though, they have been known to try to snatch plastic water bottles and other treasures from guests' belongings (seems like fair revenge to me).—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Opting into a federal voucher program that is costly and ineffective would be irresponsible for our state and our students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Inflation peaked at 34% after the government cut a costly fuel subsidy in 2023 a move economists say was needed despite the short-term pain.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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That will produce a huge windfall in profits that will be plowed back to shareholders in the form of higher dividends and bigger buybacks.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Republicans are also vowing to go on the offensive, highlighting the tax cuts as a windfall for workers and the immigration crackdown as a boon for public safety.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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While the currency value falls, the prices of gold, silver and other precious metals tend to rise.—
Prasanna Kumar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The yellow and silver precious metals have soared 30% and 35% this year, respectively.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Collectors flood social media to share haul videos, showcase rare finds, swap trade tips and even create custom outfits and dioramas to personalize their Labubus.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Seasoned shellers know that timing is everything when uncovering rare finds.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Consumer Behavior Shifts: The convenience economy is driving demand for on-demand services, with consumers increasingly willing to pay premium prices for immediate, high-quality service delivery.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
23 July 2025
Noun
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For people like me that live in small spaces where every inch counts, the Rey Chair is a godsend.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Home of Pope John Paul II was a godsend for small town Wadowice, the town of around 17,500 in Poland where Pope John Paul II was raised, has benefited massively, according to Piotr Polak, a guide at the museum in John Paul’s childhood home.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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“Valuable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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